The provided text consists of excerpts from the novel I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive by Steve Earle, which features a Table of Contents, copyright information, and several chapters. The story centers on a dope-addicted former doctor named Doc living in a seedy San Antonio neighborhood, supporting his habit by performing illegal abortions and other medical services for marginalized people. Doc is constantly haunted by the ghost of country singer Hank Williams, who died in 1953. The narrative explores themes of addiction, sin, redemption, and healing after Doc takes in Graciela, an undocumented Mexican girl seeking an abortion, whose presence introduces a potential for spiritual grace and change to Doc and his associates. The excerpts culminate with Doc being shot and killed, and Graciela beginning a new journey guided by the spirit of her grandfather to continue a path of help and healing.

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