Description
This raw and unflinching memoir plunges into the turbulent adolescence of a young poet navigating the treacherous landscape of 1960s New York City. Through vivid diary entries, the author chronicles his descent into addiction and crime, juxtaposed with his passion for basketball and his burgeoning artistic voice. It's a powerful coming-of-age story that explores themes of innocence lost, the search for identity, and the desperate struggle for survival on unforgiving urban streets. The narrative captures both the exhilarating highs and the devastating lows of a life teetering on the brink, offering a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.
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Bantam Books
Published Jan 1, 1980
177 pages
ISBN: 9780553202403
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Basketball Diaries by Jim Carroll.