Poetry. This book includes a gorgeoussuite of drawings by San Francisco artist Will Yackulic with poems by some of America's finest established and emerging poets: John Ashbery, Anne Waldman, Ron Padgett, Eileen Myles, Clark Coolidge, Joanne Kyger, Alice Notley, Lisa Jarnot, Brandon Downing, Anselm Berrigan, Jordan Davis, Brenda Coultas and many more.

Evidence of the Paranormal

Literature & Fiction

DeSilver, Albert Flynn

Poetry

Owl Press

Beamish Boy (I am not my story): A Memoir of Recovery &amp; Awakening by Albert Flynn DeSilver
“. . .A beautifully written memoir. . .poignant and inspirational, comical and terrifying!”
—Kirkus
“I was raised in a clock tower with bats in the belfry.” So begins, Beamish Boy, the harrowing account of Albert Flynn DeSilver’s inspirational journey from suicidal alcoholic to Poet Laureate and beyond. Though growing up in material privilege in suburban Connecticut in the 1970’s and 80’s, Albert finds himself whirling through an emotional wasteland void of love, complicated by his mostly absent alcoholic mother, and raising by a violent Swiss-German governess. A dramatic downgrade in lifestyle right around adolescence further inspires a great attraction for alcohol, drugs, and a series of increasingly shocking adventures. Filled with a luminous cast of characters, and told with searing honesty and ironic wit, Beamish Boy is a redemptive story of survival and letting go, as we eagerly follow Albert from one zany adventure and near-death experience to the next. He is run over by his best friend after blacking out in a driveway, contracts malaria in east Africa, and joins a psychedelic “therapy” cult, until he miraculously “finds” himself, through photography, poetry, and a hilarious “awakening” at a meditation retreat center, realizing finally, what it means to be fully alive, to truly love.
Beamish Boy charts a compelling spiritual journey, from violence and self-annihilation to creativity and self-realization. Not your typical addiction memoir, Beamish Boy reads more like a witty and poetic novel, offering a profound window into the human condition, complete with its tragedies and ecstasies—illuminating one man’s quest for an abiding perspective and lasting wisdom.

Beamish Boy (I am not my story): A Memoir of Recovery and Awakening

Biographies & Memoirs

Memoirs

Owl Press, The

"Singletrack Mind: Finding Wisdom & the Poetry of Life on Two Wheels" is about the spirit of mountain biking in wild places. The book was born from an essay Albert wrote for Adventure Journal magazine in 2021. This is a mountain biking adventure travel book that leans into earth wisdom, spirituality and includes a sprinkling of poetry. "Singletrack Mind" is a soulful travelogue that you can pop in your bike pack and take along on the trail. The book includes an intro and five poetic travel essays with a cover and five stunning photographs by world-renowned adventure photographer Mattias Fredriksson. We take you on a poetic and visually stunning journey from California to Croatia and beyond. "This book takes you on some beautiful journeys reminding us of the essence of adventuring on two wheels. It's all about being in the moment. Switch on your senses and take it all in. It's a wonderful read-- his words will inspire your next adventure." --Hans "No Way" Rey, "the Wayne Gretzky of Mountain Biking" is a multiple Trials World Champion, and Extreme Mountain Biking pioneer."Loved the book! This quick read is genuinely beautiful. The visceral textured esthetic DeSilver paints with words is relatable and thrilling to read." --Matt Paul, Director, Sacred Rides: Mountain Bike Adventures World Wide www.sacredrides.com"Albert's [prose] weaves through [your] mind the way our favorite trails wind through the forests. If you're looking to go for an illustrative ride experience, check out Singletrack Mind." --Drew Rohde, founder, The Loam Wolf MTB Reviews at www.loamwolf.com

Singletrack Mind: Finding Wisdom & the Poetry of Life on Two Wheels

Religion & Spirituality

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