In the chaotic heart of Mumbai, Balu, a veteran of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Amit, a sharp but restless newcomer, discover that the truth about addiction goes far deeper than just the drink. For Balu, the fear of his neighbour’s judgment is as confining as any prison. For Amit, his expensive, hardbound copy of the AA “Big Book” symbolises his analytical belief that recovery is a problem to be solved, not a life to be surrendered.
Their philosophical debate—which unfolds against the backdrop of chai stall paranoia and the cacophony of Bandra station—is brutally interrupted by the relapse of Francis, a fellow member lying drunk and defeated on the street. This moment forces Balu and Amit to confront the spiritual core of their disease, pushing them past intellectual arrogance to the grace of humility.
The Hardbound Truth is a compelling short story that strips away the easy answers of self-help and science to reveal a profound spiritual battle. It is a testament to the idea that the only way to escape the prison of self-obsession is to stop playing God and simply ask for help.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In the chaotic heart of Mumbai, Balu, a veteran of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Amit, a sharp but restless newcomer, discover that the truth about addiction goes far deeper than just the drink. For Balu, the fear of his neighbour's judgment is as confining as any prison. For Amit, his expensive, hardbound copy of the AA "Big Book" symbolises his analytical belief that recovery is a problem to be solved, not a life to be surrendered. Their philosophical debate-which unfolds against the backdrop of chai stall paranoia and the cacophony of Bandra station-is brutally interrupted by the relapse of Francis, a fellow member lying drunk and defeated on the street. This moment forces Balu and Amit to confront the spiritual core of their disease, pushing them past intellectual arrogance to the grace of humility. The Hardbound Truth is a compelling short story that strips away the easy answers of self-help and science to reveal a profound spiritual battle. It is a testament to the idea that the only way to escape the prison of self-obsession is to stop playing God and simply ask for help. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798242025899
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In the chaotic heart of Mumbai, Balu, a veteran of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Amit, a sharp but restless newcomer, discover that the truth about addiction goes far deeper than just the drink. For Balu, the fear of his neighbour's judgment is as confining as any prison. For Amit, his expensive, hardbound copy of the AA "Big Book" symbolises his analytical belief that recovery is a problem to be solved, not a life to be surrendered. Their philosophical debate-which unfolds against the backdrop of chai stall paranoia and the cacophony of Bandra station-is brutally interrupted by the relapse of Francis, a fellow member lying drunk and defeated on the street. This moment forces Balu and Amit to confront the spiritual core of their disease, pushing them past intellectual arrogance to the grace of humility. The Hardbound Truth is a compelling short story that strips away the easy answers of self-help and science to reveal a profound spiritual battle. It is a testament to the idea that the only way to escape the prison of self-obsession is to stop playing God and simply ask for help. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798242025899
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