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EPISODE · Dec 6, 2025 · 1 MIN

Book of the Week - Eleven Years A Drunkard, Or, The Life Of Thomas Doner: Having Lost Both Arms Through Intemperance

from Just Reads · host Ed Parnell

This autobiography by Thomas Doner, a man who lost both arms due to his struggles with alcoholism, serves as a cautionary tale about the devastating consequences of excessive drinking. He recounts his descent into addiction, the shame and despair it brought him, and the physical and moral decay it inflicted. Through his harrowing personal experience, Doner aims to warn others about the dangers of alcohol and encourage them to avoid the path that led to his misfortune. The book is filled with religious and moral appeals, urging readers to resist temptation and seek a path of righteousness. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-reads--6173738/support.Please click 'like' and Subcribe and all the good stuff.

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