Dry Dock of a Thousand Wrecks
Published in 1912, 'Dry Dock of a Thousand Wrecks' by Philip Ilott Roberts provides an account of the Ole Jerry McAuley Mission in New York City. The book highlights the struggles and recoveries of alcoholics and addicts who found solace in the mission, emphasizing a shift in its purpose over the years. While it recounts many success stories, it also critiques the mission's evolving focus from spiritual guidance to promotion and advertising, reflecting broader changes in society's approach to addiction recovery during the early 20th century.
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