Cherry by Mary Karr: A Profoundly Personal and Unforgettable Memoir

Mary Karr's Cherry is a memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Karr writes with raw honesty about her childhood, her addiction to drugs and alcohol, and her eventual recovery. The result is a book that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, a testament to the power of survival.

Karr was born in Texas in 1955. Her father was an alcoholic and her mother was a devout Catholic. Karr's childhood was marked by violence and instability. Her father would often beat her and her mother, and her mother would often threaten to kill herself. As a result of this trauma, Karr began drinking and using drugs at a young age.

Cherry

by Mary Karr

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Hardcover	:	158 pages
Item Weight	:	8.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.02 x 0.79 x 7.68 inches
File size	:	886 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	288 pages
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Karr's addiction spiraled out of control in her early twenties. She lost her job, her apartment, and her friends. She was eventually arrested for possession of drugs. After her arrest, Karr entered a rehabilitation program. She has been sober since 1990.

In Cherry, Karr writes about her addiction with unflinching honesty. She describes the physical and emotional pain that she endured, as well as the shame and guilt that she felt. Karr also writes about the people who helped her to get sober, including her therapist, her sponsor, and her friends.

Cherry is a powerful and moving memoir. Karr's writing is both beautiful and heartbreaking, as she delves into the depths of her own experiences with unflinching honesty. The result is a book that is both a testament to the power of survival and a reminder of the importance of hope.

Praise for Cherry

• "A masterpiece of memoir writing." —The New York Times




• "A powerful and unflinching account of addiction and recovery."—The Washington Post




• "A beautifully written and unforgettable memoir."—People




• "A must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with addiction."—USA Today

About Mary Karr

Mary Karr is an American poet, memoirist, and essayist. She is the author of four memoirs, including Cherry, The Liars' Club, and Lit. Karr's work has been praised for its honesty, wit, and intelligence.

Karr was born in Texas in 1955. She earned a BA from Goddard College and an MFA from the University of Iowa. Karr has taught at several universities, including Syracuse University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Karr's work has been widely anthologized and translated into more than 20 languages. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the MacArthur Fellowship.

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Additional Resources

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• Review of Cherry in The New York Times

Cherry

by Mary Karr

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Hardcover	:	158 pages
Item Weight	:	8.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.02 x 0.79 x 7.68 inches
File size	:	886 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	288 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE