The Anonymous Disciple

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Summary: WOW, and Eye opener
Review: I was looking for a good book that talks about recovery. I have one month and was downharted. I stumbled accross this wonderful book and ordered it. WOW. I can be read in one day, in fact it was hard to put down. It is without question a keeper.

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Summary: Anonymous Disciple
Review: If you think this book is for people who have a problem with alcohol you are mistaken. A friend recommended the book and when I didn't read it she sent it to me. I could not put the book down;it's one of those 3AM books. It definitely brings understanding to your heart of the tragedy of any addiction but it is so much more. I suggest everyone read it looking for themselves.

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Summary: a sentimental,lovely book
Review: mr goggins,author of the terrific half wits,has fashioned a fine,sweet tale of woe and friendship between 2 alcoholic jesuit priests.Jim collins and father fred[the real father fred of fr. fred and the 12 steps,an absolutely brilliant exposition of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous].The story unfolds over what appears to be a 20 year period. the scenes of alcoholic pain and denial are very well done.The all too brief glimpses into each man's spiritual life are clear and unmuddled by some of the mawkishness that slightly detracts from this terrific read.i came about this book by accident,gave it to a friend who loved it,and so on.first rate descriptions of the ravages of alcoholism,and even better of its recovery.well done.