![]() She shows that Father Ed believed in the divine inspiration behind AA and how it touches its sober followers: “the fellowship’s members, whether they realized it or not, were traveling the road to perfection mapped out four hundred years prior by St. Her research Is original and sheds light on a relatively neglected guiding light of AA. "Dr Goldstein’s book is a must read for all who are interested in the history of AA. ![]() Scott Weeman, founder, Catholic in Recovery, and author, The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments Readers will be delighted by Goldstein’s fascinating storytelling and perspective on the miraculous growth of Alcoholics Anonymous through the lens of Father Ed Dowling.” “Father Ed tells the riveting personal history of a humble, deep-thinking priest who relentlessly cared for the suffering, including alcoholics and others falling on hard times. Lynne Jackson, Great-Great-Granddaughter of Dred Scott, President and Founder of The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation an excellent treatment of his life and one long overdue.” We could use a lot more Father Dowlings in the world today. His sense of rightness about race relations and lack of fear to engage his culture when it was not as popular to do so, speaks volumes about his moral compass. “From the time I could recognize Father Dowling as the man who pointed out the gravesite of Dred Scott for my family, I have always admired that he cared about that and did something about it. Father Emmerich Vogt, OP, author, “The Freedom to Love: Recovery and the Seven Deadly Sins” and publisher, The 12-Step Review newsletter Dowling’s insights that were so valuable to Bill W." I was closer to him than to any other human being on earth.” Dawn Eden Goldstein traces the origins of Fr. ![]() wrote, “He was the greatest and most gentle soul to walk this planet. A major new source in the evolution of the 12-step movement, her insightful biography brings to life the personality of Fr. "An important and long overdue work that fills a gap in the history of the 12-step movement, Dawn Eden Goldstein’s study of Father Ed Dowling’s life and work is a delight to read and very moving. James Martin, SJ, author, Learning to Pray Anyone who has benefited from the insights of Alcoholics Anonymous, a program that led to millions of freer lives, owes a debt of gratitude to Dawn Eden Goldstein for her carefully researched and lovingly told story of Father Ed. "The long-awaited and much-needed biography of one of the most influential, yet most unknown, spiritual figures of modern times. You don’t have to be a “friend of Bill” to appreciate this passionate account, which touches on some of the most important developments of 20th century history and spirituality." - Glenn Kenny, film critic and author, “Made Men: The Story of ‘Goodfellas’” From her music journalism to this fascinating account, her writing has always been marvelous: intrepidly perceptive and impeccably researched, with an unfailing eye for precise detail. "I’ve admired Dawn Eden Goldstein’s work for over a quarter century. Series - Walking with God: The Sermon Series of Howard ThurmanĢ023 WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER AWARD Association of Catholic Publishers 1st Place Award Winner Catholic Media Association Award Winner Series - Catholicity in an Evolving Universe Series - Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church World Religions & Interfaith - Islamic StudiesĪssociation of Catholic Publishers Award WinnersĬatholic Press Association Book Award Winners ![]() World Religions & Interfaith- Eastern Studies ![]() Religion & Science - Cosmology & Evolution An Interview With Robert Ellsberg AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast ![]()
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