"Stunning... Important, so inspiring... Please read this book" -Sonny Moore, Recording Artist "There are very few ways to get inside the mind of a lyricist. One way is through reading their diaries, the other through sleeping with them. Eric's book is the more entertaining of the options. It's a raw look inside the heart and mind of a rock 'n' roll spiritualist whose struggles with love (Chaplin) and versus the world (Keaton) are laid out bare like an exhibitionist on a double-dare." -Mike Shea, Founder, AP Magazine "Coma Therapy" is the sound of a powerful new voice in contemporary American literature. Victorino's brand of punchy prose often draws comparisons to the likes of Charles Bukowski and Hunter S. Thompson. This debut collection of poems and short stories draws a dangerously thin line between the heartwarming and the horrifying... Eric Victorino then mischievously walks that line all the way to the last page. Defiant, triumphant, hopeful and wise.
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"Coma Therapy" is captivating... Engaging and uninhibited. Compels us with tales of true life through gritty dialogue and descriptive diction... Eric Victorino draws you in and he doesn't let go until the end..." --Amazon.com
"Raw and personal, brutal and bold. With elements of boyish humor, adolescent wickedness and rock-star charm..." --Silicon Valley Metro Newspaper
"There are very few ways to get inside the mind of a lyricist. One way is through reading their diaries, the other through sleeping with them. Eric's book is the more entertaining of the options. It's a raw look inside the heart and mind of a rock 'n' roll spiritualist whose struggles with love (Chaplin) and versus the world (Keaton) are laid out bare like an exhibitionist on a double-dare." --AP Magazine
"Raw and personal, brutal and bold. With elements of boyish humor, adolescent wickedness and rock-star charm..." --Silicon Valley Metro Newspaper
"There are very few ways to get inside the mind of a lyricist. One way is through reading their diaries, the other through sleeping with them. Eric's book is the more entertaining of the options. It's a raw look inside the heart and mind of a rock 'n' roll spiritualist whose struggles with love (Chaplin) and versus the world (Keaton) are laid out bare like an exhibitionist on a double-dare." --AP Magazine
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One of the best books of prose you will ever read.,
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'Coma Therapy' is both hopeful and cynical; witty and serious; and brings all the boyish charm in the world with every brightly delivered line. With each story, Victorino pulls you into his past and makes you taste every detail as if the memory was yours. The entire book leaves no room for disappointment, and keeps you entertained until the very last word. From simplest of experiences to the most epic of events, whether it be about turtles in a pond or an unforgettable friendship with a drug addict plumber, 'Coma Therapy' flashes you a devilish grin and practically dares you to read on. And if you have any sense in your head, you will.
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Support This Engaging New Book!,
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Coma therapy is captivating. Victorino's writing style is engaging, uninhibited, thought provoking, easy to follow, full of raw energy and emotion. He is able to tap into the shared human experience by expressing his own unique, individual experiences. Reading this fresh new work is like relaxing in front of a campfire, drinking a beer, and having a good conversation with a dear friend.
After reading each piece I was left with a different reflection, thought and emotion. Everytime. This is what a writer should endeavor to accomplish with their readers. Victorino's writing found a way to connect with me as a reader, however I doubt this was intentional. His prose is so personal that it reads like a diary almost. Perhaps that is the magic of it all? Coma Therapy is a must have not only for Strata fans, but for the artists, lovers, dreamers, thinkers of this generation. I would encourage everyone, from all walks of all life, to add this book to their collection. This book was entirely self published, which is quite an impressive feat in itself. Victorino deserves to be very proud of this project, and if you love great literature you should support him by purchasing this book.
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This book got me into the greats like Bukowski,
This review is from: Coma Therapy (Paperback)
When this book came out, I knew Victorino mainly for his musical passion ranging all around the SF Bay Area. A sense of excitement came over me when I found out this local artist had just completed and designed a book of virtually, his life story- in a poetic fashion. I always thought it was important to support local art, but when I actually started reading the book, I realized how sincere it was. In this book of poetry and prose, Victorino opened a wormhole to his brain so in a sense, the viewer can look at the world and art with an unbiased opinion. Sure, there are hints of religion, politics (more so, an important take on the left) and mind-opening narcotics, but like the universe, it is balanced out with the positive. Stories of love and lust are celebrated in this book, along with heartbreak and homelessness. All in all, this book is as good as DARWIN's THEORY OF EVOLUTION! I would also recommend this author's 2nd book, "Trading Shadows For Sunshine."
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