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"Where I'm Calling From" is a short story by American author Raymond Carver. The story focuses on the effects of alcohol. Throughout this story Carver experiments with the use of quotation and meditates on the healing factors of storytelling. "Where I'm Calling From" was originally published by The New Yorker magazine in their March 15, 1982 issue.
Alcohol. Alcohol plays a major role in the short story, despite the fact that the word itself never appears. "Alcoholic," "drink," "drinking," "drunk," and "sober" all show up at some point, but never "alcohol." Wes is a recovering alcoholic, attending "Don't Drink meetings" with Chef.
"The Fifth Step" takes place on a bench in Central Park.. Harold Jamieson is a 68-year old widower and retiree living in New York City.While reading the New York Times on a bench in Central Park one morning, he is approached by "Jack", an alcoholic salesman who is attempting to complete Alcoholics Anonymous' twelve-step program.
Pages in category "Short stories about alcoholism" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
The Vitamins can also be interpreted as being metaphors for alcohol. The narrator is seen to be drinking alcohol throughout the story and the vitamins may represent the negative effects played out in the life of his wife, Patti. Patti constantly thinks about vitamins in much the way that an alcoholic thinks about drinking. Patti confides to the ...
John Stamos is giving readers a raw look into his struggle with alcoholism in his new memoir, “If You Would Have Told Me.” John Stamos details mental health struggles and alcohol addiction ...
Raymond Clevie Carver Jr. (May 25, 1938 – August 2, 1988) was an American short story writer and poet.He published his first collection of stories, Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?, in 1976.
"Counterparts" is a short story by James Joyce published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. The story follows a day in the life of an alcoholic scrivener who is unsuccessful in his professional and personal life.