A Writer on the Rocks

A Writer on the Rocks

Doug McPhillips

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Editorial:
Doug McPhillips
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Humor
ISBN:
9780645886245
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Step into the raucous 1960s Sydney bar scene through the bleary-but-sharp eyes of a writer who lived it all.This unforgettable memoir chronicles the author’s alcohol-fueled escapades in The Rocks’ most notorious watering holes, where every night promised new adventures and bad decisions.You’ll Experience:Uproarious tales from Sydney’s golden era of debaucheryThe colorful characters only bar culture could produceLiquid courage that led to outrageous (and regrettable) anticsThe slow realization that the party couldn’t last foreverHumorous warnings woven through the laughterInside This Book, You’ll Discover:✓ Wild nights in historic Sydney bars now lost to time✓ The art of finding humor in hangover-worthy mistakes✓ How 1960s Australia embraced its drinking culture✓ The turning point between 'fun drunk' and 'problem drinker'✓ Nostalgia with a sobering aftertasteGet your copy today!

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