Ten Nights in a Bar Room

In Timothy Shay Arthur's 'Ten Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There', readers are taken on a journey through the dangers of alcohol and its ruinous effects on individuals, families, and society as a whole. Set in the fictional town of Cedarville, the novel follows the downward spiral of Joe Morgan, a once-loving father turned alcoholic, and the tragic consequences that result from his addiction. Along the way, readers encounter a cast of characters whose lives are similarly destroyed by drink and other vices. Through vivid storytelling and a powerful message, Arthur's book became a sensation upon its release and continues to be a cautionary tale to this day.