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Jerry Stahl
Jerry Stahl is a novelist and screenwriter best known for his memoir Permanent Midnight and his gritty, full frontal fiction. He writes dark, honest stories that focus on the fringes of society and the realities of addiction.
Permanent Midnight
Synopsis
Jerry Stahl's memoir, Permanent Midnight, chronicles his journey from a middle-class upbringing to a successful career in Hollywood, all while battling a severe heroin addiction. The book exposes the stark contrast between his public achievements as a writer for popular TV shows and his private life consumed by drugs and self-destruction. Stahl recounts his daily struggle, navigating between the glamour of the entertainment industry and the grim reality of his addiction, ultimately leading to a personal reckoning.