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Easy Does It The Story of Mac

By: Doctor Silkworth
Narrated by: A. Bill Friend, Bill Wilson
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Easy Does It, the Story of Mac is a biographical novel written by the late Doctor William D. Silkworth MD about an alcoholic named Mac who recovers from alcoholism in Alcoholics Anonymous. Mac seeks help from a church pastor know throughout the text as the Padre. Together they learn all about Mac’s alcoholism and the Padre helps Mac along as Mac finds sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous. In the course of the novel the listener learns in depth about alcoholism and alcoholics anonymous in altogether human terms. The novel makes clear what it is like to be and to care deeply about an alcoholic. It is written in the language of the heart to instruct more than just the mind.

Doctor Silkworth is the author of THE DOCTORS OPINION in the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book. This annotated version of Doctor Silkworth’s novel includes A Condensed Biography of Doctor Silkworth a concise narrative of his life, work and knowledge of alcoholism and recovery. The annotated version also includes an appendix of transcripts of AA recordings of Bill W where he talks about Doctor Silkworth.

Appendix 1 – Bill W Talks About Doctor Silkworth. Transcribed Excerpts of Bill W Talking About Doctor Silkworth. Appendix 2 - A Condensed Biography of Doctor Silkworth. This condensed biography contains many quotes from audio recordings so it is history in the words of those who were there. The biography provides some detail about Doctor Silkworth's early life and training. Then it recounts Bill W's sobriety experience at Towns Hospital. Followed by the founding and early development of AA.

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