A scholar reflects upon his battle with alcohol while revealing his spiritual faith. Over 50 years of AA sobriety and Catholic renewal are explored in the memoir.
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A scholar reflects upon his battle with alcohol while revealing his spiritual faith. Over 50 years of AA sobriety and Catholic renewal are explored in the memoir.
A scholar reflects upon his battle with alcohol while revealing his spiritual faith. Over 50 years of AA sobriety and Catholic renewal are explored in the memoir.
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A scholar reflects upon his battle with alcohol while revealing his spiritual faith. Over 50 years of AA sobriety and Catholic renewal are explored in the memoir.
