The Old Game: A Retrospect After Three and a Half Years on the Water-wagon

Name: The Old Game: A Retrospect After Three and a Half Years on the Water-wagon
Author: Samuel G. Blythe

By Samuel G. Blythe

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The author recounts his personal decision to quit drinking and reflects on three and a half years of sustained abstinence, describing physical withdrawal, practical steps to remove alcohol from the system, and the daily discipline required to remain dry. He combines anecdote and observation to examine social reactions, from sympathetic friends to mocking critics, and considers wider patterns of national drinking and the costs alcohol imposes on individuals and communities. Interwoven are accounts of how regained time and leisure have been used productively and a candid appraisal of the personal benefits of giving up liquor.

About the Author

Samuel G. Blythe

Samuel G. Blythe was an American author known for his works focusing on health, wellness, and personal improvement. His notable titles include "Cutting It Out: How to Get on the Waterwagon and Stay There," which offers insights into sobriety and lifestyle changes, and "The Fun of Getting Thin: How to Be Happy and Reduce the Waist Line," which addresses weight loss and happiness. Blythe's writing often combines practical advice with a light-hearted approach, making his self-help themes accessible to a broad audience. His contributions reflect early 20th-century attitudes towards health and personal responsibility.