Permanent Midnight
Permanent Midnight
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Los Angeles, California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Permanent Midnight is an autobiographical work by Jerry Stahl that depicts his journey through addiction while working as a successful television writer. It candidly explores the challenges and complexities of addiction, revealing the impact on Stahl's personal and professional life without holding back on the intensity of his experiences.
Dark
Unnerving
Gritty
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
2,550 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jerry Stahl's Permanent Midnight is lauded for its raw and unflinching portrayal of addiction and self-destruction. Critics praise Stahl's dark humor and candid narrative style, though some note the graphic content may be unsettling. The memoir is celebrated for its honesty and the author's ability to find humanity amidst chaos. Overall, it's a gritty and compelling read.
Who Should Read Permanent Midnight?
Readers who enjoy Permanent Midnight by Jerry Stahl are drawn to gritty, raw memoirs depicting addiction and redemption. Fans of Augusten Burroughs' Dry and James Frey’s A Million Little Pieces would appreciate its dark humor and candid exploration of personal turmoil.
2,550 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Permanent Midnight is a memoir written by Jerry Stahl that was released in 1995, chronicling his early career and battles with addiction.
A film adaptation of Permanent Midnight, starring Ben Stiller, was released in 1998, bringing wider attention to Stahl's raw and candid storytelling.
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Jerry Stahl, the author of Permanent Midnight, wrote for several popular TV shows, including ALF and Moonlighting, during the height of his addiction, which is a recurring topic in the memoir.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Los Angeles, California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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