You Get So Alone at Times

Charles Bukowski examines cats and his childhood in You Get So Alone at Times, a book of poetry that reveals his tender side. The iconic tortured artist/everyman delves into his youth to analyze its repercussions."The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles."-Joyce Carol Oates"He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels."-Leonard Cohen, songwriterWhat happens when the "dirty old man" of American letters turns his gaze inward? Raw and Honest Writing: Experience the direct, unfiltered voice that defined a generation, finding stark beauty in the grit of everyday survival.
Poems About Cats: Discover Bukowski's surprisingly gentle side in his observations of the feline companions who shared his solitude and his cheap rooms. Confessional Poetry: Journey back to a troubled childhood and witness the poet grapple with the lifelong repercussions of his youth. Los Angeles Poet: From racetrack parking lots to rundown Hollywood courts, these poems capture the lonely, sprawling soul of the city he called home.