2015 Reprint of the 1947 edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The Golden Books series is composed of fourteen booklets written by the late Father Ralph Pfau, known originally as Father John Doe who was an immensely popular lecturer and author. This is one of those publications. Originally a series of notes used by the author in giving talks to the various A.A. groups in the Mid-West USA. These treasured booklets offer thoughtful, positive advice on almost every human experience. Helpful in examining character defects or in exploring the realm of spirituality, these booklets are firmly grounded in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.