This is the story of Sister Mary Ignatia Gavin; a hospital admissions officer who courageously arranged for the hospitalization of alcoholics when alcoholism was viewed as a weakness rather than a disease.Sister Mary Ignatia Gavin epitomized the spirit of love; service; and honesty that today are the hallmarks of Alcoholics Anonymous. As a hospital admissions officer in the 1930s in Akron; Ohio; Sr. Ignatia befriended Dr. Bob Smith; co-founder of AA; and courageously arranged for the hospitalization of alcoholics at a time when alcoholism was viewed as a character weakness rather than a disease.
#753206 in Books Ivan R. Dee 1996-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.28 x .85 x 5.58l; .73 #File Name: 1566631041300 pages
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. An interesting history of NYCBy Jersey City SparksThis book is about so much more than Harlem. Osofsky tells a story of why African Americans migrated from southern towns to New York. Then the book actually details the migration of Blacks from the Wall street area through the mid-town west area to Harlem. Along the way we learn of the politics powerful will of a people destined to establish themselves in Harlem U.S.A. I enjoyed it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. FascinatingBy Irene DennisFascinated by history of Harlem and African American life in New York; especially if you live in New York.13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Excellent scholarship and researchBy R. J. MarsellaIn this book osofsky managed to present detailed and well documented research regarding the afro-american migration to and settlement of Harlem during the early 20th century. By first laying the groundwork of presenting a parallel examination of Harlem before this period and the black migration to New York he manages to create a fascinating and very readable historical document. The economic forces in play at the time are presented as being equally important to the development of Harlem as the social and political climate of the day. Real Estate speculations and a boom and subsequent bust coincided with the building of mass transit that made the upper reaches of Manhattan more accessable.The book would benefit from the inclusion of some historical photos. However as a pure historical treatise it is extremely informative and readable. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in the history of New York City or Afro- American history. I was traveling down 125th street just yesterday while reading this and the buildings that date from this period held new signifcance for me.
