Using your own life experiences to help others is an admirable goal. It’s what Sam McDowell states is his goal in writing an autobiography, and over the course of The Saga of Sudden Sam it is what he sets out to do. However, in recounting his life, the job McDowell does is a distant second to the actual work he has done in his life.
Content warning: The Saga of Sudden Sam discusses alcohol abuse and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse problems, please visit https://findtreatment.