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Cinematic in style and rich in characterization, this novel is set in early 20th 
century Chicago - in a barroom, at home, and in the workplace. An alcoholic 
convinces himself of the reasonableness of “just one drink”. A priest 
defends the Church’s position on the indissolubility of marriage. It is a story 
of relationships impacted by human frailties, unusual generosity, and 
religion. “It is almost photographic in its accuracy of detail.” - The New York 
Herald 

“Every person in it is someone you know.” - The Call 

“The author permits the representatives of the old order to present their 
arguments. For the new order he presents simply the facts of such a case as 
Georgia’s. It is for this reason that the book is strong.” -The New York Times 


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The author’s personal history, including his founding of the NY Daily News, 
is covered at wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Medill_Patterson. (Lee Smalley) 


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Read by Lee Smalley. Total running time: 6:41:46 

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