There is no shortage of daily readings for folks in recovery AA has its Daily Reflections. Many of us grew up on Twenty-Four Hours a Day, although more than once I was firmly reminded that "it's not conference approved!" Hazelton and other publishers have issued dozens of other daily reflections. Many religious denominations, Eastern religions, and free-lance gurus put out their daily quotas of things to think about, affirmations to motivate, and pop-psychology for the troubled of mind, heart, and soul. Do we need another day-by-day guide? I think we do. After almost five decades in recovery. I have concluded that most daily books don't fit me. As a very heretical quasi-Christian, I find most religious' day-by-day thoughts too "religious." Long-term, continuous sobriety has taught me a few things: I may not have all the answers, but I have a lot of the questions.

I have made many, if not all, the mistakes. Since I made them sober, I remember most. Wisdom of the Aged maps the journey I have traveled in search of sober living in order fit myself to be of maximum service to God, as I understand him, and to my fellow travelers on the road of happy destiny. Come along if you wish. If my premises are uncomfortable or unhelpful for you, put the book down. Wisdom of the Aged is not meant to be one size fits all. It is a collection of daily thoughts based on nearly fifty years of trying to walk the walk. Join me if you choose.

If you choose a different path, happy trails to you-one day at a time. Book jacket.