Ebook {Epub PDF} The Basketball Diaries by Jim Carroll

The Basketball Diaries () is the memoir of Jim Carroll, who was both a famous poet and punk rocker. Carroll describes growing up in New York City and the challenges he faces trying to stay out of trouble. The memoir is very popular with both Carroll’s fans and critics, and it was eventually made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The Basketball Diaries. Written between the ages of twelve and fifteen, this diary tells the story of Jim Carroll, a kid growing up stealing, hustling, getting high, playing basketball, and trying to find something pure on the streets of New York. book.  · Jim Carroll was a prodigy diarist and "The Basketball Diaries" is a personal journal of his addiction. The power of the words comes not from his creativity but from his fearless account of the truth. He relates the depths of his personal depravity. He confesses to his crimes and sexual servitude.4/5.

The Basketball Diaries () is the memoir of Jim Carroll, who was both a famous poet and punk bltadwin.rul describes growing up in New York City and the challenges he faces trying to stay out of trouble. The memoir is very popular with both Carroll's fans and critics, and it was eventually made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. FINAL SHOT Jim Carroll, here in the late 70s, soared to stardom young, with his book The Basketball Diaries and his punk band. He was finishing an autobiographical novel when he died. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators.

18 year old son became interested in NYC in the 70's and 80's. Jim Carroll was New York, for the good and the bad, and this book is an overlooked master-class in true. the kid got it, loved it and lived up to his promise -- he read it before watching the movie. great generational share and worth the time to read and gift. The Basketball Diaries James Dennis Carroll (August 1, – Septem) [1] was an American author, poet, autobiographer, and punk musician. Carroll was best known for his autobiographical work The Basketball Diaries, which inspired a film of the same title that starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Carroll, and his song "People Who Died" with the Jim Carroll Band. The Basketball Diaries. Written between the ages of twelve and fifteen, this diary tells the story of Jim Carroll, a kid growing up stealing, hustling, getting high, playing basketball, and trying to find something pure on the streets of New York. book.