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The Scent of Jasmine Cools the Rage
From the hard streets of Los Angeles, Mr. Brummett takes you to the underbelly of child abuse, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration.
Raw and uncensored, Brummett's writing and artwork will open your eyes to a reality most people, thankfully, will never experience.
These brutally honest vignettes hit you like a freight train with their honesty and pain.
Growing up throughout the San Fernando Valley in Southern California in the 70s and 80s, Garvar conveys to the readers what it feels like to live through such a lifestyle. Garvar doesn't preach, but gives a face to the unknown people we are so quick to judge and turn away from.
This is an amazing testimony to the human will, and the belief that we are all here for a life more meaningful if we never give up.
Raw and uncensored, Brummett's writing and artwork will open your eyes to a reality most people, thankfully, will never experience.
These brutally honest vignettes hit you like a freight train with their honesty and pain.
Growing up throughout the San Fernando Valley in Southern California in the 70s and 80s, Garvar conveys to the readers what it feels like to live through such a lifestyle. Garvar doesn't preach, but gives a face to the unknown people we are so quick to judge and turn away from.
This is an amazing testimony to the human will, and the belief that we are all here for a life more meaningful if we never give up.
136 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2015
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December 11, 2017
Gritty, But Real and Hopeful
Parts of this book are hard to read and if you’re offended by nonstop f-bombs and blasphemous profanity, don’t read it. I’m tough about language, having heard it all. But, I still flinched a bit in places. Also, physical descriptions of the results of his drinking and drugging are very graphic, both of injuries sustained and sickness. At several points I became tired of all the “grossness” in this book and just didn’t want to hear any more details. I also grew impatient with the dialogues, which almost always included men calling other men the same thing, or referring to someone by that term. I know that’s how many of the characters depicted really talk. But after awhile it becomes repetitive and annoying.
Having said all of that, it is a worthwhile book. Especially for those who have struggled with alcohol or drug addiction, or like the author, both. It is, in spite of the filth, the gore, and nastiness, a story of hope. It’s not a fairy tale. And things do not magically become “happily ever after.” But it is a human triumph over tough odds and allows one to see into the life, ruin, and recovery of a very damaged man.
Despite the criticism, it kept my interest to the point that I read it in one evening, and I think it would be inspiring read for some people.
There are some small errors in spelling that should be fixed - but nothing major. I hope it is made available in prison libraries - if such a thing still exists.
Parts of this book are hard to read and if you’re offended by nonstop f-bombs and blasphemous profanity, don’t read it. I’m tough about language, having heard it all. But, I still flinched a bit in places. Also, physical descriptions of the results of his drinking and drugging are very graphic, both of injuries sustained and sickness. At several points I became tired of all the “grossness” in this book and just didn’t want to hear any more details. I also grew impatient with the dialogues, which almost always included men calling other men the same thing, or referring to someone by that term. I know that’s how many of the characters depicted really talk. But after awhile it becomes repetitive and annoying.
Having said all of that, it is a worthwhile book. Especially for those who have struggled with alcohol or drug addiction, or like the author, both. It is, in spite of the filth, the gore, and nastiness, a story of hope. It’s not a fairy tale. And things do not magically become “happily ever after.” But it is a human triumph over tough odds and allows one to see into the life, ruin, and recovery of a very damaged man.
Despite the criticism, it kept my interest to the point that I read it in one evening, and I think it would be inspiring read for some people.
There are some small errors in spelling that should be fixed - but nothing major. I hope it is made available in prison libraries - if such a thing still exists.
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