Kernekoncepter
The author vividly recounts the gritty and dangerous experiences of living in New York City apartments during the 1970s, highlighting the challenges and unique characters encountered.
Resumé
In this memoir, the author shares his experiences living in various New York City apartments during the 1970s. From encounters with drug dealers, muggers, and violent neighbors to witnessing scenes of domestic abuse and crime, he paints a vivid picture of the gritty reality of city life. The narrative captures a time when economic disparity and street crime were rampant, yet there was a sense of community among artists and musicians. Despite facing theft, con artists, and dangerous situations, the author reflects on his survival in a city teeming with chaos and absurdity.
Statistik
Rent: $110 per month
Paycheck from drug-testing experiment: $30
Citater
"I could live with an old man rent-free if I didn’t mind taking care of him: walking him, feeding him, giving him his meds."
"I had never heard of anyone living to tell such a story."
"Each time I approached the corner of Avenue A and Thirteenth Street, I would break into a sprint to my doorway."
"The demons at play in this teeming metropolis were largely figments of my imagination."