Prescription for Abuse: Toronto's Drugstore Cowboys
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (548 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1492993050 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 406 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stepping back from his historical mysteries, Fitzgerald has taken zany tales from numerous sources, creating a fictional biography that humorously explores family, maturity, introspection, and the lure of addiction which often pushes people into the realm of the absurd. About the Author An artist and writer, Fitzgerald explores his love of creativity through the written word and the abstract world of his imagination, vividly portrayed in oils, acrylics, and watercolors. . He studied English at Toronto's York University and has created several short stories
"Good read!!" according to ngo. This book came highly recommended. Interesting story. Insightful, believable. Looking forward to his next books. Great job on this Dana F.
He studied English at Toronto's York University and has created several short stories. Stepping back from his historical mysteries, Fitzgerald has taken zany tales from numerous sources, creating a fictional biography that humorously explores family, maturity, introspection, and the lure of addiction which often pushes people into the realm of the absurd. An artist and writer, Fitzgerald explores his love of creativity through the written word and
With a lot of insane acts and scams, this is a hilarious look at what was considered a normal method to get drugs. It seems nothing ever changes. Addiction and moxy got them inside pharmacies, while insanity got them out. These tales are based on real stories, with the names changed to protect the guilty. Full of crazy stunts, this narrative is funny and thought provoking as it examines both sides of the street, and discovers many similarities. A productive drugstore cowboy, his tales border on lunacy, with a super-sized side order of madness. Addiction is universal; sobriety is one detox away from retox.. Full of life, the book satirizes sanity, while each page spoofs the sublime. It describes a young boy's journey from a normal suburban lifestyle to an enforced existence he did not deserve, a move that changes his outlook on life, and irrevocably alters his family situation forever. This is a story about the drugstore cowboy craze that exploded in Toronto from 1972-1986. Toronto is now highlighted in the news, with everyone focusing on the mayor, his drug use, and addictive tendencies