Alcoholism is an obsession of the mind that condemns one to drink and an allergy of the body that condemns one to die. In the 1930s, this statement by Dr. William Duncan Silkworth flew in the face of conventional wisdom that alcoholism was a moral failing. Risking his professional reputation, Dr. Silkworth articulated the medical observations and spiritual principles that helped to make the Alcoholics Anonymous program the success story it is today. Key features and benefits: only biography authorized by the Silkworth ...
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Alcoholism is an obsession of the mind that condemns one to drink and an allergy of the body that condemns one to die. In the 1930s, this statement by Dr. William Duncan Silkworth flew in the face of conventional wisdom that alcoholism was a moral failing. Risking his professional reputation, Dr. Silkworth articulated the medical observations and spiritual principles that helped to make the Alcoholics Anonymous program the success story it is today. Key features and benefits: only biography authorized by the Silkworth family contains exclusive collection of Dr. Silkworth's complete writings the definitive story of a man who challenged conventional wisdom about addiction
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Good. Dust jacket missing. First edition, first printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Cover shows moderate scuffing and light soiling; Binding is sound; Occasional foxing to interior photo pages; Secure packaging for safe delivery.