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Title: I expected better...
Review: Although much of what was presented in this book was valid, I found the tone of the book to be extremely one-sided. I was hoping for more of a "whole-istic" book that presented a more complete picture of alcoholism. Yes, alcoholism IS a physical malady; however, the author's insistence that it is ONLY a physical illness weakens his presentation. Clearly alcoholism is a very complex problem and one that is multifaceted. But while the physical aspect is of unmistakable significance, genetics and psychology are of equally significance factors in alcoholism as well. By refusing to even address the validity of other factors, the author becomes just as guilty of the narrow-mindedness of which he accuses others who fail to recognize the importance of the physical influence.
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