{"product_id":"drunks-other-poems-of-recovery-paperback","title":"Drunks \u0026 Other Poems of Recovery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrunks and Other Poems of Recovery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eserves as a heartfelt homage to the individuals who were instrumental in Jack McCarthy's journey towards redemption.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough \u003cem\u003eDrunks and Other Poems of Recovery\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn (Xavier) McCarthy \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56101443698993,"sku":"9781938912146","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/6uz_KQVGC-9781938912146.webp?v=1788449811","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/drunks-other-poems-of-recovery-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}