The book "The fight with the monster; or, The Curse and Cure of Strong Drink" by Timothy Shay Arthur reveals the problem of alcohol consumption and the consequences it brings. The author examines the impact of alcohol consumption on the individual and social levels, revealing the threat it poses to the health and harmony of society. The book offers ways to overcome this problem, providing the reader with information about the harmful effects of alcoholism and ways to overcome it. Describing the "monster" in the face of alcohol, the author calls for the fight against this bad habit and opens the way to healing from the negative effects of strong drink.