tags) Want more? You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. This attitude is informs the book, which is more a story of his life & times and his improbable path to writing that almost parenthetically happens to include a lot of drinking. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. -- Boston Globe This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" ( New York Times ). No_Favorite. To be fair, Hamill's letter in the very beginning of the book primes you for his life story and the eventual discovery that his drinking had been riding side-saddle with him for as long as he could remember. 20 years after his last drink Pete Hamill looks back on his early life. https://www.amazon.com/Drinking-Life-Memoir-Pete-Hamill/dp/0316341029 He was the author of twenty-two books, including the bestselling novels Tabloid City, North River, Forever, and Snow in August, and the bestselling memoir A Drinking Life. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2017. The first edition of the novel was published in 1994, and was written by Pete Hamill. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. A Drinking Life: A Memoir has 3 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace It is an autobiographical examination of alcoholism where the drinking escalates slowly, sip by sip, drink by drink. Pete Hamill writes beautifully and absorbingly, and he's had a fascinating life. He was a wonderful man if you were ever lucky to make his acquaintance. The result is A Drinking Life, a stirring and exhilarating memoir float is his most personal writing to date. I always wonder how people got here , how this book or article came to be. The national best-seller A Drinking Life is a poignant memoir of a boy growing up in Brooklyn during the Depression and World War II. I am in awe of people who achieve much in life in spite of drinking quantities of alcohol that would have disabled me completely - Pete Hamill is one of these people. More By and About This Author. More than that, it's a cracking good read. The Easy Puerto Rican Cookbook: 100 Classic Recipes Made Simple, Book Row: An Anecdotal and Pictorial History of the Antiquarian Book Trade, The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played: 62 Masterpieces of Chess Strategy. The eldest son of Irish immigrants, Hamill learned from his Brooklyn upbringing during the Depression and World War II that drinking was an essential part of being a man; he only had to accompany his father up the street to the warm, amber-colored world of Gallagher's bar to see that drinking was what men did. With A Drinking Life, Hamill has written the great American proletarian memoir. He was very interested then in my background and informed me that his Brooklyn people moved to Queens in my youth. He was very interested then in my background and informed me that his Brooklyn people moved to Queens in my youth. I also appreciated the history lesson you receive through the eyes of a young boy. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Earnest memoir of Hamill's drinking days as a Brooklyn youth and young reporter. He includes slice of life stories from his neighborhood and travels which I have always enjoyed in previous books. Pete Hamill (1935-2020) was a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It sure helped me understand how drinking can cloak itself in merriment and celebration, but that its long-term effects can (and will) erode and destroy pretty much everything in its path. He was the author of twenty-two books, including the bestselling novels Tabloid City, North River, Forever, and Snow in August, and the bestselling memoir A Drinking Life. his story gives, Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2013. The book has been awarded with , and many others. his story gives, Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2013. Drinking was the reward for work, the fuel of celebration, the consolation for death or defeat. To be fair, Hamill's letter in the very beginning of the book primes you for his life story and the eventual discovery that his drinking had been riding side-saddle with him for as long as he could remember. Love this book! In a captivating narrative, Hamill reflects on his early experiences with alcohol and considers the personal implications of the American culture of drinking. It was later that he discovered that drink had the power to destroy those very bonds and corrode any writer's most valuable tools: clarity, consciousness, memory. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. What pleasantly surprised me was that the book was not predominantly about his drinking which would have been somewhat painful to read. It played a crucial role in mourning the death of relatives or the loss of a job, in celebrations of all kinds, even in religion. Please try again. He sent it on to a good old friend from our (way back in the past, 1970's) drinking days in the Marina District in San Francisco. This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" (New York Times). May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. He stated “There was a celebration and you got drunk. Twenty years after his last drink, he examines the years he spent as a full-time member of the drinking culture. Rugged prose and a rare attention to telling detail have long distinguished Pete Hamill's unique brand of journalism and his universally well received fiction. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Love this book! Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016. One of the book's contributions to the literature of alcohol addiction is Hamill's depiction of the way in which drinking was so densely woven into the world in which he grew up. I also appreciated the history lesson you receive through the eyes of a young boy. Requester has since read more Hamill & inthralled. This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" (New York Times).As a child during the Depression and World War II, Pete Hamill learned early that drinking was an essential part of being a man, inseparable from the rituals of celebration, mourning, friendship, romance, and religion. has been added to your Cart. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018, Fantastic read. Now sober 20 years, Hamill (Tokyo Sketches, 1992, etc.) As Hamill states in the book, after he finally quit drinking, he never wanted to moralize or preach about his decision to quit drinking. -- Boston Globe This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" ( New York Times ). I was glad we could experience it. … Paperback. In A Drinking Life, Hamill explains how alcohol slowly became a part of his life, and how he ultimately left it behind. Being a lifelong fan of Hamill, this book enables the fan to ride along for the inside scoop of the man. Free download or read online A Drinking Life: A Memoir pdf (ePUB) book. It was easy to visualize Hamill's world with his intimate descriptions of the places he lived and the characters who helped shape his life. Mr. Hamill talked about his book, A Drinking Life: A Memoir, published by Little Brown, which documents his life and his journey to sobriety. As a child during the Depression and World War II, Pete Hamill learned early that drinking was an essential part of being a man, inseparable from the rituals of celebration, mourning, friendship, romance, and religion. The son of Irish immigrants, Pete Hamill is raised by his supportive mother, but feels overlooked by his crippled, alcoholic father. Pete Hamill is definitely a kindred spirit. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The roots of alcoholism in the life of a brilliant daughter of an upper-class family are explored in this stylistic, literary memoir of drinking by a Massachusetts journalist. A Drinking Life is about growing up and growing old, working and trying to work, within the culture of drink." Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017. Pete Hamill talked about his book, "A Drinking Life: A Memoir", published by Little Brown, which documents his life and his journey to sobriety. I am a New Yorker, my memory starts in the 70's, this book enables me to walk a different time and place, hang with a crowd I've always wondered about. This is a story about a very textured life, lived fully and successfully, with a persistent and painful subtext of alcohol. In "A Drinking Life," Hamill interjects enough touching and comedic passages into the narrative that the reader forgets all the heartache that Pete's father put the Hamill family through. As a child during the Depression and World War II, Pete Hamill learned early that drinking was an essential part of being a man, inseparable from the rituals of celebration, mourning, friendship, romance, and religion. There are lots of great stories about his early years as a reporter at the NY Post, and many lessons to be learned from this legendary NYC writer. She was not reading the book, in fact someone else at the bar had shared the book with her. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. He was the author of twenty-two books, including the bestselling novels … Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Requester has since read more Hamill & inthralled. Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020. In A Drinking Life, Hamill explains how alcohol slowly became a part of his life, and how he ultimately left it behind. He includes slice of life stories from his neighborhood and travels which I have always enjoyed in previous books. Something went wrong. I always wonder how people got here , how this book or article came to be. Pete Hamill is a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2017. One of the book's contributions to the literature of alcohol addiction is Hamill's depiction of the way in which drinking was so densely woven into the world in which he grew up. However, it was when reading "A Drinking Life" by Caroline Knapp did I feel compelled to seek out this book. Created an in-depth picture of his life and emotions in my mind. Please try your request again later. I am a New Yorker, my memory starts in the 70's, this book enables me to walk a different time and place, hang with a crowd I've always wondered about. Please try again. Description. And it helps shed light on why, culturally, we equate the Irish with big-time drinking. A Drinking Life by Pete Hamill is the story of one man’s struggle with alcoholism and the contributing factors that caused him to be become an alcoholic. Along the way, he summons the mood of an America that is gone forever, with the bittersweet fondness of a lifelong New Yorker. As a child during the depression and World War II he learnt that drinking was to be an... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. Although much of 'A Drinking Life' is not actually about drinking, it does offer some insights into the drinking condition as well as the human condition. What a life he lived. A large part of his argument is that during his childhood and adolescence it was considered cool to drink heavily. Please try again. Please try your request again later. In the navy and the world of newspapers, he learned that bonds of friendship, romance, and professional camaraderie were sealed with drink. it's a cracking good read. Unable to add item to List. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The eldest son of Irish immigrants, Hamill learned from his Brooklyn upbringing during the Depression and World War II that drinking was an essential part of being a man; he only had to accompany his father up the street to the warm, amber-colored world of Gallagher's bar to see that drinking was what men did. share. As Hamill states in the book, after he finally quit drinking, he never wanted to moralize or preach about his decision to quit drinking. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Along the way, he summons the mood of an America that is gone forever, with the bittersweet fondness of a lifelong New Yorker. The first book I read when I stopped drinking was this brilliant memoir by Caroline Knapp. A Drinking Life: A Memoir - Kindle edition by Hamill, Pete. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Always a Song: Singers, Songwriters, Sinners, and Saints - My Story of the Folk Mus... Grant's Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. 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Rugged prose and a rare attention to telling detail have long distinguished Pete Hamill's unique brand of journalism and his universally well received fiction. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Pete Hammil's descriptions of Irish life in Brooklyn during WWII, post-war and the 50s, and Greenwich Village in the 60s is spot on, reflecting my own parents' upbringing and memorable visits to my aunts and uncles during those years. looks back on his family life in Brooklyn during the Depression and WW II, when his father Billy's drinking became a model for his own liquid career, despite a vow not to follow in dad's footsteps. He thoroughly enjoyed it again and shared several passages in the book with me. Twenty years after his last drink, he examines the years he spent as a full-time member of the drinking culture. I would so enjoy a long chat with him! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. And it helps shed light on why, culturally, we equate the Irish with big-time drinking. Please try again. Hamill spends two thirds of the book setting the stage for his lead performance as an alcoholic. The image he constructs of 1940s New York is so vivid that I feel as though I've experienced it myself. I am not catholic, American or Irish. Pete Hamill writes beautifully and absorbingly, and he's had a fascinating life. Pete Hamill is definitely a kindred spirit. Please try again. We are close in age and experiences, so I loved all of the cultural and historical references. Pete Hamill (1935-2020) was a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. Ready for a fight, a frolic, or a … Being a lifelong fan of Hamill, this book enables the fan to ride along for the inside scoop of the man. I loved this book so much that I am now reading "Downtown: My Manhattan" by Hamill, and will probably read many more of his nonfiction and fiction books. In the romantic places of the earth. The result is A Drinking Life, a stirring and exhilarating memoir float is his most personal writing to date. Before that place and that age, there is nothing. GOOD. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The main characters of this autobiography, memoir story are , . Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. In this way, his writing reminds me of the works of Hemingway and Fitzgerald. It was almost too late when he left drinking behind forever. Mr. Hamill talked about his book, A Drinking Life: A Memoir, published by Little Brown, which documents his life and his journey to sobriety. A Drinking Life: A Memoir by Pete Hamill. Buy a cheap copy of A Drinking Life: A Memoir book by Pete Hamill. Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016. flag. This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" (New York Times). Pete Hamill's memoir is a wonderful read about growing up in a Brooklyn that no longer exists, coming of age in an Irish American neighborhood during the 1950s, and, of course, how luck and timing can change the trajectory of one's life and career. More than that, it's a cracking good read. A moving memoir of a life that came close to being destroyed by drinking, not the drinking of merely an anguished individual but of a class and a race, the working Irish of New York. This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" (New York Times).As a child during the Depression and World War II, Pete Hamill learned early that drinking was an essential part of being a man, inseparable from the rituals of celebration, mourning, friendship, romance, and religion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading A Drinking Life: A Memoir. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles, Addicted to the Monkey Mind: Change the Programming That Sabotages Your Life. A drinking life : a memoir Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. It is his best work yet. Pete Hamill (1935-2020) was a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. I am in awe of people who achieve much in life in spite of drinking quantities of alcohol that would have disabled me completely - Pete Hamill is one of these people. Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019, pete hamill writes with sensitivity and severe honesty about his childhood, family, career, and addiction. Although much of 'A Drinking Life' is not actually about drinking, it does offer some insights into the drinking condition as well as the human condition. Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019. This is a story about a very textured life, lived fully and successfully, with a persistent and painful subtext of alcohol. A Drinking Life is about growing up and growing old, working and trying to work, within the culture of drink." Pete Hamill writes beautifully and absorbingly, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 0 pages and is available in ebook format. To be a rolling stone. Hammill was a very admired columnist and role model for aspiring journalists in NYC in the late seventies and eighties, and this honest portrayal of the man behind the image is a true delight. For any men trying to become the fathers they never had, and all readers pioneering in new emotional territory, this book is a gift of honesty, courage — and very good writing.” —Gloria Steinem “A Drinking Life is a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction. Along the way, he summons the mood of a time and a place gone forever, with the bittersweet fondness of a lifetime New Yorker. What a life he lived. Back to pages you are interested in someone else at the bar had shared the,... 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A Drinking Life: A Memoir A Drinking Life Pete Hamill, Author Little, Brown and Company Inc $28 (280p) ISBN 978-0-316-34108-0. I guess I had heard of Pete Hamill when "NYC old timers" were referenced. Now sober 20 years, Hamill (Tokyo Sketches, 1992, etc.) I am a recovering alcoholic with ten years of sobriety, who loves to read, entering the minds and lives of kindred spirits. I understand other reviwers' disappointment that Hamill's memoir wasn't at all like Caroline Knapp's hard-core and raw experience with alcohol addicition. A Drinking Life: A Memoir (Hardcover) Published January 19th 1994 by Little, Brown and Company First Edition (U.S.), Hardcover, 265 pages EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. This attitude is informs the book, which is more a story of his life & times and his improbable path to writing that almost parenthetically happens to include a lot of drinking. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. -- Boston Globe This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" ( New York Times ). No_Favorite. To be fair, Hamill's letter in the very beginning of the book primes you for his life story and the eventual discovery that his drinking had been riding side-saddle with him for as long as he could remember. 20 years after his last drink Pete Hamill looks back on his early life. https://www.amazon.com/Drinking-Life-Memoir-Pete-Hamill/dp/0316341029 He was the author of twenty-two books, including the bestselling novels Tabloid City, North River, Forever, and Snow in August, and the bestselling memoir A Drinking Life. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2017. The first edition of the novel was published in 1994, and was written by Pete Hamill. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. A Drinking Life: A Memoir has 3 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace It is an autobiographical examination of alcoholism where the drinking escalates slowly, sip by sip, drink by drink. Pete Hamill writes beautifully and absorbingly, and he's had a fascinating life. He was a wonderful man if you were ever lucky to make his acquaintance. The result is A Drinking Life, a stirring and exhilarating memoir float is his most personal writing to date. I always wonder how people got here , how this book or article came to be. The national best-seller A Drinking Life is a poignant memoir of a boy growing up in Brooklyn during the Depression and World War II. I am in awe of people who achieve much in life in spite of drinking quantities of alcohol that would have disabled me completely - Pete Hamill is one of these people. More By and About This Author. More than that, it's a cracking good read. The Easy Puerto Rican Cookbook: 100 Classic Recipes Made Simple, Book Row: An Anecdotal and Pictorial History of the Antiquarian Book Trade, The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played: 62 Masterpieces of Chess Strategy. The eldest son of Irish immigrants, Hamill learned from his Brooklyn upbringing during the Depression and World War II that drinking was an essential part of being a man; he only had to accompany his father up the street to the warm, amber-colored world of Gallagher's bar to see that drinking was what men did. With A Drinking Life, Hamill has written the great American proletarian memoir. He was very interested then in my background and informed me that his Brooklyn people moved to Queens in my youth. He was very interested then in my background and informed me that his Brooklyn people moved to Queens in my youth. I also appreciated the history lesson you receive through the eyes of a young boy. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Earnest memoir of Hamill's drinking days as a Brooklyn youth and young reporter. He includes slice of life stories from his neighborhood and travels which I have always enjoyed in previous books. Pete Hamill (1935-2020) was a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It sure helped me understand how drinking can cloak itself in merriment and celebration, but that its long-term effects can (and will) erode and destroy pretty much everything in its path. He was the author of twenty-two books, including the bestselling novels Tabloid City, North River, Forever, and Snow in August, and the bestselling memoir A Drinking Life. his story gives, Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2013. The book has been awarded with , and many others. his story gives, Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2013. Drinking was the reward for work, the fuel of celebration, the consolation for death or defeat. To be fair, Hamill's letter in the very beginning of the book primes you for his life story and the eventual discovery that his drinking had been riding side-saddle with him for as long as he could remember. Love this book! In a captivating narrative, Hamill reflects on his early experiences with alcohol and considers the personal implications of the American culture of drinking. It was later that he discovered that drink had the power to destroy those very bonds and corrode any writer's most valuable tools: clarity, consciousness, memory. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. What pleasantly surprised me was that the book was not predominantly about his drinking which would have been somewhat painful to read. It played a crucial role in mourning the death of relatives or the loss of a job, in celebrations of all kinds, even in religion. Please try again. He sent it on to a good old friend from our (way back in the past, 1970's) drinking days in the Marina District in San Francisco. This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" (New York Times). May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. He stated “There was a celebration and you got drunk. Twenty years after his last drink, he examines the years he spent as a full-time member of the drinking culture. Rugged prose and a rare attention to telling detail have long distinguished Pete Hamill's unique brand of journalism and his universally well received fiction. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Love this book! Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016. One of the book's contributions to the literature of alcohol addiction is Hamill's depiction of the way in which drinking was so densely woven into the world in which he grew up. I also appreciated the history lesson you receive through the eyes of a young boy. Requester has since read more Hamill & inthralled. This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" (New York Times).As a child during the Depression and World War II, Pete Hamill learned early that drinking was an essential part of being a man, inseparable from the rituals of celebration, mourning, friendship, romance, and religion. has been added to your Cart. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018, Fantastic read. Now sober 20 years, Hamill (Tokyo Sketches, 1992, etc.) As Hamill states in the book, after he finally quit drinking, he never wanted to moralize or preach about his decision to quit drinking. -- Boston Globe This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" ( New York Times ). I was glad we could experience it. … Paperback. In A Drinking Life, Hamill explains how alcohol slowly became a part of his life, and how he ultimately left it behind. Being a lifelong fan of Hamill, this book enables the fan to ride along for the inside scoop of the man. Free download or read online A Drinking Life: A Memoir pdf (ePUB) book. It was easy to visualize Hamill's world with his intimate descriptions of the places he lived and the characters who helped shape his life. Mr. Hamill talked about his book, A Drinking Life: A Memoir, published by Little Brown, which documents his life and his journey to sobriety. As a child during the Depression and World War II, Pete Hamill learned early that drinking was an essential part of being a man, inseparable from the rituals of celebration, mourning, friendship, romance, and religion. The son of Irish immigrants, Pete Hamill is raised by his supportive mother, but feels overlooked by his crippled, alcoholic father. Pete Hamill is definitely a kindred spirit. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The roots of alcoholism in the life of a brilliant daughter of an upper-class family are explored in this stylistic, literary memoir of drinking by a Massachusetts journalist. A Drinking Life is about growing up and growing old, working and trying to work, within the culture of drink." Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017. Pete Hamill talked about his book, "A Drinking Life: A Memoir", published by Little Brown, which documents his life and his journey to sobriety. I am a New Yorker, my memory starts in the 70's, this book enables me to walk a different time and place, hang with a crowd I've always wondered about. This is a story about a very textured life, lived fully and successfully, with a persistent and painful subtext of alcohol. In "A Drinking Life," Hamill interjects enough touching and comedic passages into the narrative that the reader forgets all the heartache that Pete's father put the Hamill family through. As a child during the Depression and World War II, Pete Hamill learned early that drinking was an essential part of being a man, inseparable from the rituals of celebration, mourning, friendship, romance, and religion. There are lots of great stories about his early years as a reporter at the NY Post, and many lessons to be learned from this legendary NYC writer. She was not reading the book, in fact someone else at the bar had shared the book with her. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. He was the author of twenty-two books, including the bestselling novels … Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Requester has since read more Hamill & inthralled. Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020. In A Drinking Life, Hamill explains how alcohol slowly became a part of his life, and how he ultimately left it behind. He includes slice of life stories from his neighborhood and travels which I have always enjoyed in previous books. Something went wrong. I always wonder how people got here , how this book or article came to be. Pete Hamill is a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2017. One of the book's contributions to the literature of alcohol addiction is Hamill's depiction of the way in which drinking was so densely woven into the world in which he grew up. However, it was when reading "A Drinking Life" by Caroline Knapp did I feel compelled to seek out this book. Created an in-depth picture of his life and emotions in my mind. Please try your request again later. I am a New Yorker, my memory starts in the 70's, this book enables me to walk a different time and place, hang with a crowd I've always wondered about. Please try again. Description. And it helps shed light on why, culturally, we equate the Irish with big-time drinking. A Drinking Life by Pete Hamill is the story of one man’s struggle with alcoholism and the contributing factors that caused him to be become an alcoholic. Along the way, he summons the mood of an America that is gone forever, with the bittersweet fondness of a lifelong New Yorker. As a child during the depression and World War II he learnt that drinking was to be an... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. Although much of 'A Drinking Life' is not actually about drinking, it does offer some insights into the drinking condition as well as the human condition. What a life he lived. A large part of his argument is that during his childhood and adolescence it was considered cool to drink heavily. Please try again. Please try your request again later. In the navy and the world of newspapers, he learned that bonds of friendship, romance, and professional camaraderie were sealed with drink. it's a cracking good read. Unable to add item to List. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The eldest son of Irish immigrants, Hamill learned from his Brooklyn upbringing during the Depression and World War II that drinking was an essential part of being a man; he only had to accompany his father up the street to the warm, amber-colored world of Gallagher's bar to see that drinking was what men did. share. As Hamill states in the book, after he finally quit drinking, he never wanted to moralize or preach about his decision to quit drinking. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Along the way, he summons the mood of an America that is gone forever, with the bittersweet fondness of a lifelong New Yorker. The first book I read when I stopped drinking was this brilliant memoir by Caroline Knapp. A Drinking Life: A Memoir - Kindle edition by Hamill, Pete. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Always a Song: Singers, Songwriters, Sinners, and Saints - My Story of the Folk Mus... Grant's Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. 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Rugged prose and a rare attention to telling detail have long distinguished Pete Hamill's unique brand of journalism and his universally well received fiction. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Pete Hammil's descriptions of Irish life in Brooklyn during WWII, post-war and the 50s, and Greenwich Village in the 60s is spot on, reflecting my own parents' upbringing and memorable visits to my aunts and uncles during those years. looks back on his family life in Brooklyn during the Depression and WW II, when his father Billy's drinking became a model for his own liquid career, despite a vow not to follow in dad's footsteps. He thoroughly enjoyed it again and shared several passages in the book with me. Twenty years after his last drink, he examines the years he spent as a full-time member of the drinking culture. I would so enjoy a long chat with him! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. And it helps shed light on why, culturally, we equate the Irish with big-time drinking. Please try again. Hamill spends two thirds of the book setting the stage for his lead performance as an alcoholic. The image he constructs of 1940s New York is so vivid that I feel as though I've experienced it myself. I am not catholic, American or Irish. Pete Hamill writes beautifully and absorbingly, and he's had a fascinating life. Pete Hamill is definitely a kindred spirit. Please try again. We are close in age and experiences, so I loved all of the cultural and historical references. Pete Hamill (1935-2020) was a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. Ready for a fight, a frolic, or a … Being a lifelong fan of Hamill, this book enables the fan to ride along for the inside scoop of the man. I loved this book so much that I am now reading "Downtown: My Manhattan" by Hamill, and will probably read many more of his nonfiction and fiction books. In the romantic places of the earth. The result is A Drinking Life, a stirring and exhilarating memoir float is his most personal writing to date. Before that place and that age, there is nothing. GOOD. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The main characters of this autobiography, memoir story are , . Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. In this way, his writing reminds me of the works of Hemingway and Fitzgerald. It was almost too late when he left drinking behind forever. Mr. Hamill talked about his book, A Drinking Life: A Memoir, published by Little Brown, which documents his life and his journey to sobriety. A Drinking Life: A Memoir by Pete Hamill. Buy a cheap copy of A Drinking Life: A Memoir book by Pete Hamill. Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016. flag. This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" (New York Times). Pete Hamill's memoir is a wonderful read about growing up in a Brooklyn that no longer exists, coming of age in an Irish American neighborhood during the 1950s, and, of course, how luck and timing can change the trajectory of one's life and career. More than that, it's a cracking good read. A moving memoir of a life that came close to being destroyed by drinking, not the drinking of merely an anguished individual but of a class and a race, the working Irish of New York. This bestselling memoir from a seasoned New York City reporter is "a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction" (New York Times).As a child during the Depression and World War II, Pete Hamill learned early that drinking was an essential part of being a man, inseparable from the rituals of celebration, mourning, friendship, romance, and religion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading A Drinking Life: A Memoir. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles, Addicted to the Monkey Mind: Change the Programming That Sabotages Your Life. A drinking life : a memoir Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. It is his best work yet. Pete Hamill (1935-2020) was a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. I am in awe of people who achieve much in life in spite of drinking quantities of alcohol that would have disabled me completely - Pete Hamill is one of these people. Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019, pete hamill writes with sensitivity and severe honesty about his childhood, family, career, and addiction. Although much of 'A Drinking Life' is not actually about drinking, it does offer some insights into the drinking condition as well as the human condition. Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019. This is a story about a very textured life, lived fully and successfully, with a persistent and painful subtext of alcohol. A Drinking Life is about growing up and growing old, working and trying to work, within the culture of drink." Pete Hamill writes beautifully and absorbingly, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 0 pages and is available in ebook format. To be a rolling stone. Hammill was a very admired columnist and role model for aspiring journalists in NYC in the late seventies and eighties, and this honest portrayal of the man behind the image is a true delight. For any men trying to become the fathers they never had, and all readers pioneering in new emotional territory, this book is a gift of honesty, courage — and very good writing.” —Gloria Steinem “A Drinking Life is a vivid report of a journey to the edge of self-destruction. Along the way, he summons the mood of a time and a place gone forever, with the bittersweet fondness of a lifetime New Yorker. What a life he lived. Back to pages you are interested in someone else at the bar had shared the,... 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