The Big Book — read, listen, and study for free
The foundational text of Alcoholics Anonymous — all 11 chapters plus personal stories, with audio, bookmarks, cross-references, and CarPlay support.
The free Big Book app — no ads, no sign-up required.
More than a PDF
Most people reading the Big Book online are squinting at a PDF with no bookmarks, no audio, and no way to pick up where they left off. SoberHub gives you the full text in a real reading experience — adjustable fonts, dark mode, and audio for every chapter.
📖 Read
Open any chapter. Adjustable font size, light and dark mode, pick up right where you left off.
🎧 Listen
Audio for every chapter. Switch between reading and listening mid-page — SoberHub keeps your place.
✏️ Study
Bookmarks, highlights, and personal notes. Color-code by meeting or topic. Everything stays with you.
What’s inside
Tap to View the Complete Table of Contents
All 11 chapters plus personal stories — read with audio, bookmarks, cross-references, and offline access in the SoberHub app.
- The Doctor’s Opinion — The medical perspective that changed everything
- Bill’s Story — How one man’s journey became a blueprint for millions
- There Is a Solution — Why the program works when nothing else has
- More About Alcoholism — Understanding the mental obsession
- We Agnostics — Finding a path regardless of belief
- How It Works — The practical steps of the program
- Into Action — Putting the steps to work in daily life
- Working With Others — Carrying the message forward
- To Wives — For families affected by alcoholism
- The Family Afterward — Rebuilding relationships in recovery
- To Employers — Alcoholism in the workplace
- A Vision for You — The promise of a new way of living
- Personal Stories — Real accounts from people who found recovery
👆 Cross-references that connect the dots
The Big Book is full of footnotes and appendix references — “Fully explained — Appendix II,” page cross-references, related passages. In SoberHub, every reference is a live link. Tap it and jump directly to the referenced section. A “Go Back” bar appears at the bottom so you never lose your place.
No flipping to the back of the book. No memorizing page numbers. Just tap and read.
🚗 Listen while you drive
SoberHub is the only recovery app with CarPlay and Android Auto support. Listen to the Big Book hands-free on your commute. Download audio for offline listening — no internet required.
Continue Your Study
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