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October 1969

The Long Voyage Home. . .to Finland

Tempest-tossed on a sea of alcohol, this sailor finally found a peaceful harbor in AA - This Is AA Around the World. . .

MY NAME is "Sailor." I am an alcoholic. My age is thirty-three years, and I am not married. To let you know me a little, I would like to tell you my story. I hope you understand my English language. It is what I call "Sailor English," learned during rolling and drinking among all kind of people--sailors, tramps, beachcombers, and booms.

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