Drunks and Other Poems of Recovery

by Jack McCarthy

Overview

Drunks and Other Poems of Recovery  serves as a heartfelt homage to the individuals who were instrumental in Jack McCarthy's journey towards redemption. 
Among these compositions, McCarthy's poignant poem "Drunks" has transcended boundaries, achieving worldwide acclaim as it spreads across recovery platforms. It stands as a beacon of understanding and empathy for those navigating the tumultuous path of conquering alcoholism.
Through  Drunks and Other Poems of Recovery , Jack McCarthy leaves behind an enduring legacy, a testament to the transformative power of human connection and support in times of profound struggle. This collection is a treasure trove of emotions, capturing the essence of his experience and the lives touched along the way.
With a blend of lyrical finesse and raw honesty, these poems bear the ability to find a place both on the shelves of poetry enthusiasts and in the hearts of individuals seeking solace, inspiration, and strength on their own journeys of recovery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938912146
Publisher:	Write Bloody Publishing
Publication date:	03/14/2013
Edition description:	First edition
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

John (Xavier) McCarthy was born on May 23, 1939 in South Boston, MA. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1967. McCarthy began writing poetry in the 1960s. However, he was not able to make a living writing poetry and so, after a brief stint of teaching at Mt. Herman Academy, began a career as an information technologist, working with banks and insurance companies. In 1993, he began his career as a "slam" poet participating in competitions and teaching workshops. In 1999, McCarthy was named best stand up poet in the "Boston Phoenix" Best Poll and in 2007, he was the winner in the Haiku category at the Individual World Poetry Slam. McCarthy died on January 17, 2013.

Table of Contents

Drunks 13

The Story 18

That Promise 20

Uncle Fred, or So That's What Happened to Jaxon Hardy 21

Office 26

My Lunch with George 28

Errand 33

For Joe Williams, 1918-1999 36

Christmas Story 43

Cornerback 48

Arthur M 52

Waiting for a Dudley 57

Frank & Dewey 60

The Samaritan 63

Hatcheck 66

Kenmore Square 69

To the Beautiful Young Mother Who Misunderstood Me at the AA Meeting 71

Snapshot at an AA Meeting 74

Epithalamion: A Few Words for Kathleen 75

Neponset Circle 79

Substances 82

For Ruth Read, on Her Seventy-Fifth Birthday 86

Ruth Read Approaching 80 89

Ruth Read's Last Ninth Step 96

The Divorced Catholics of jaffrey, New Hampshire 102

The Sacrament 106

Drunks: the Story of the Poem 108

Author's Afterword 111

Editorial Reviews

"In the poetry world, [McCarthy is] a rock star." – Boston Globe "Jack McCarthy is one of the wonders of contemporary poetry . . ." – Stephen Dobyns

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