Silkworth: The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks by Dale Mitchell

Silkworth: The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks: The Biography of William Duncan Silkworth, M.D. by Dale Mitchell

This book is the story of Dr. Silkworth written by Dale Mitchell and published by Hazelden. This is a rare 2nd printing from 2002. This book is no longer in print.

“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.

Here is the story of the good doctor who first recognized the true pathology of alcoholism. In treating and caring for alcoholic patients at Towns Hospital in New York City-including Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder Bill W.—Dr. Silkworth formulated the medical framework and spiritual foundation of what would eventually become the AA program.

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Dale Mitchel is an acclaimed author and successful business owner. His definitive biography of Dr. William Duncan Silkworth captures not only the gentle essence of the man but also the enduring legacy of his work.

Several years ago, Mitchel's personal struggle to understand alcoholism as a disease led him to research existing literature and theories about alcoholism, checking the information for meaning and authenticity against his experience as a recovering alcoholic. He shares his story and his findings in the fascinating book A Ghost in the Closet: Is There an Alcoholic Hiding?

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This book is in like new conditions with no wear. The book and dust jacket look great.

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