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100	1		_aBenson, Luther, _d1847-1898
245	1	0	_aFifteen years in hell
246	1		_a15 years in hell : An autobiography
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-08-30
508			_aProduced by Ted Garvin, Christopher Lund and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Fifteen Years in Hell" by Luther Benson is an autobiography written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's harrowing experiences with alcohol addiction, detailing his descent into despair and the devastating impact of his choices on himself and those around him. The book serves as both a cautionary tale and a personal reflection on the consequences of alcoholism and the struggle for redemption. At the start of the autobiography, Benson introduces his life story with a poignant preface, expressing a raw and unfiltered account of his experiences. He reflects on his traumatic childhood, marked by a deep sense of sorrow and a predisposition towards addiction, hinting at the heavy emotional toll alcohol has taken throughout his life. In the opening chapters, Benson recounts his early encounters with liquor, emphasizing how his initial curiosity led to spiraling compulsions and profound regret. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the painful memories and struggles he faced, setting the stage for a journey rife with turmoil, remorse, and a profound yearning for solace that he ultimately seeks through the understanding of his affliction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAlcoholics -- United States -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13332
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