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Is there any book as visceral and as immediate and gritty like this one? It doesn't have to be a heroin addict. I just love the prose, the way he sais stuff like "She was a prostitute had her leg on the wall and all" Any recomandations?

Todd Cooper I'm glad to see Welsh, Palahniuk, Burroughs and especially Rollins referenced here -- but the absolute best recommendation in my opinion would be anyt…moreI'm glad to see Welsh, Palahniuk, Burroughs and especially Rollins referenced here -- but the absolute best recommendation in my opinion would be anything by Hubert Selby Jr -- particularly 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' and 'Requiem For A Dream', both are very, very, dark, viceral and gritty pieces of fiction, but if you're looking for another memoir, I'd recommend 'Will Work For Drugs' by Lydia Lunch. (less)

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Did Jim Carroll blame his addiction on anyone?

Paul Galloway I don't believe he did. Like most addicts he didn't think he would end up where he does at the end of the book. I think he blamed himself, maybe his h…moreI don't believe he did. Like most addicts he didn't think he would end up where he does at the end of the book. I think he blamed himself, maybe his home life a bit as well. (less)

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how do you guys still have a picture of me and my ex wife?