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The Lost Weekend
Book • 1944
The Lost Weekend is a powerful and unflinching portrayal of alcoholism, set in 1936 Manhattan.
The novel follows Don Birnam, a would-be writer, as he embarks on a devastating five-day drinking binge.
The story explores themes of addiction, personal struggle, and the complexities of the human condition.
It is widely regarded as a seminal work in addiction literature, influencing contemporary perceptions of alcoholism as a treatable disease.
The novel follows Don Birnam, a would-be writer, as he embarks on a devastating five-day drinking binge.
The story explores themes of addiction, personal struggle, and the complexities of the human condition.
It is widely regarded as a seminal work in addiction literature, influencing contemporary perceptions of alcoholism as a treatable disease.
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Billy Wilder 1961-1981 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 9)
