Project Gutenberg 2004-08-30 Public domain in the USA. 143 Benson, Luther 1847 1898 Fifteen years in hell : $b An autobiography 15 years in hell : An autobiography Produced by Ted Garvin, Christopher Lund and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Fifteen Years in Hell" by Luther Benson is an autobiography written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's harrowing experiences with alcohol addiction, detailing his descent into despair and the devastating impact of his choices on himself and those around him. The book serves as both a cautionary tale and a personal reflection on the consequences of alcoholism and the struggle for redemption. At the start of the autobiography, Benson introduces his life story with a poignant preface, expressing a raw and unfiltered account of his experiences. He reflects on his traumatic childhood, marked by a deep sense of sorrow and a predisposition towards addiction, hinting at the heavy emotional toll alcohol has taken throughout his life. In the opening chapters, Benson recounts his early encounters with liquor, emphasizing how his initial curiosity led to spiraling compulsions and profound regret. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the painful memories and struggles he faced, setting the stage for a journey rife with turmoil, remorse, and a profound yearning for solace that he ultimately seeks through the understanding of his affliction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Alcoholics -- United States -- Biography RC Text Category: Biographies Category: Drugs/Alcohol/Pharmacology 307921 2025-08-06T05:02:46.045545 text/html 284445 2024-10-28T20:18:56 text/html 195857 2025-08-06T05:02:52.177542 application/epub+zip 198333 2025-08-06T05:02:48.800548 application/epub+zip 181184 2025-08-06T05:02:47.631553 application/epub+zip 353418 2025-08-06T05:02:55.023531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335429 2025-08-06T05:02:51.514563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307491 2022-09-07T01:38:04.320982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299159 2025-08-06T05:02:45.747596 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 279436 2024-10-28T20:18:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15842 2025-08-06T05:02:55.161509 application/rdf+xml 13732 2025-08-06T05:02:48.155556 image/jpeg 3348 2025-08-06T05:02:47.893553 image/jpeg 193851 2025-08-06T05:02:46.071545 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog