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The Basketball Diaries

Pages
224
Published
1978
Language
English

Synopsis

Jim Carroll's raw and unflinching memoir chronicles his teenage years navigating the treacherous streets of New York City. From the basketball courts to the depths of addiction, this is a stark look at adolescence marked by drugs, sex, and the fight to survive. It's a classic account of growing up in a harsh urban landscape.

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About the author

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Jim Carroll

Jim Carroll is the author of the raw and honest memoir, The Basketball Diaries. His work often explores themes of addiction and survival with unflinching realism.