Lisa Crystal Carver - Drugs are nice

Drugs Are Nice: A Story of Punk Rock, Rebellion, and Finding Yourself

Lisa Crystal Carver's "Drugs Are Nice" is a raw, honest, and captivating memoir that delves into the tumultuous life of a woman who defied societal norms and carved her own path in the world. The story begins in 1987, in the small town of Dover, New Hampshire, where 17-year-old Lisa, alongside her best friend Rachel, throws a chaotic punk show that becomes the unexpected genesis of their band, Suckdog. This is not your typical rock 'n' roll tale. Lisa's journey takes us on a wild ride across continents, from the vibrant punk scene of the 80s to the glamorous, yet often treacherous, world of European nightlife. She becomes a teenage publisher, a young bride to French performance artist Jean-Louis Costes, and ultimately, a sex worker, embracing a life that pushed boundaries and challenged conventional expectations. As Lisa's life unfolds, she navigates the complexities of motherhood, grappling with the birth of her child with a chromosomal deletion, and the challenging relationship with the child's father, the enigmatic Boyd Rice. It's amidst these challenges that Lisa finds her voice, evolving from a rebellious youth to a woman embracing motherhood and self-discovery. "Drugs Are Nice" is more than a wild and entertaining memoir. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, an exploration of the pursuit of freedom, and the complexities of self-definition. Lisa's unflinching honesty and captivating narrative paint a vivid picture of a life lived on the edge, where rebellion and introspection intertwine in a captivating dance. Lisa Crystal Carver, the author of "Drugs Are Nice", has been lauded as a cultural anthropologist, a literary provocateur, and a social analyst. Her life story is a testament to the power of individuality, the allure of breaking free from convention, and the enduring spirit of a woman who dared to live life on her own terms.

Wydawnictwo	Snowbooks Ltd
data wydania	6 marca 2006
ISBN	9781905005154
liczba stron	310
kategoria	biografia/autobiografia/pamiętnik
język	polski