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Coma Therapy

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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.

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.

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."

I love this book. It lets you into the author's life through his short storie and poems. Eric Victorino is a very interesting person who isn't afraid to speak his mind and push the limits. I highly recomend this book, it is raw and captivating.

Imagine swimming in a deep cup of dark brown coffee. The smell of the thick liquid tantalizing to the olfactics, the taste rich and bitter all at once to the buds on the tongue, the visual of the slopping liquid so mixed with light creams and dirty mochas that it creates such an immense combinations of feelings deep in the mind. The emotions and feelings brought about from this book, are felt just as the feeling of, perhaps, swimming in coffee.
It's hot and sticky, steaming and burning, deep and dark, troubled and comforting, rich and bitter, light and dirty, staining to the mind and scalding to the senses. You're reaching for the edge of the cup (the pages) every second that passes, only to fumble back into the darkness so comforting and mind-numbing. This book will wrap you in it's liquid so drenching and overwhelming, you will beg for more.

Victorino takes on the world in this book. With stories about sex, lies, death, drugs, love, friendship, and religion, it covers the spectrum of all human emotions and thoughts. I smiled, held my breath, laughed and was nearly brought to tears (not an easy feat, mind you). Currently on my fourth or fifth time through I still do all of those things. The descriptive nature of his writing, and the journalistic diary type content will keep you reading it over and over. BUY THIS BOOK.

Coma Therapy is a window revealing the true inside of an amazing author who hides nothing. The incredible sense of bare emotion and honesty written on each page hooks a reader deep into their heart, leaving no chance of release. Eric Victorino is an amazing artist and inspiration; Coma Therapy is my evidence.

Eric Victorino (Strata, The Limousines) is one of my favorite vocalist/lyricists and this is his first stab at a book of thoughts, stories, poems, and ideas.

"Coma Therapy" is easily relateable and most of the stories are short, concise and void of any babble.

Eric rants about many things including apathy, the truth about being on the road, our need for true and sincere feelings and relationships, meeting the "devil" and how their are "monsters everywhere."

He helps you see the beauty in the little things in life.

You can feel every word and after reading this you will definitely not feel lethargic, unconscious and unable to feel as if you were in a coma. You will be alert, appreciative, and ready to arise to the occasion that is life.

Simply put "Coma Therapy" is a journal of thoughts and stories about life and all its' splendor and sadness, but it never dwells on the sadness. Come Therapy appreciates the sad, happy, dirty, seedy, and beauty that is our lives.

5 out of 5 and everyone should buy this and then check out his new book coming out very soon.

Eric's writing is simply amazing. He digs down and finds different ways of expressing his emotions.

If you're into music, and enjoy honest, easy-to-read writing, this is the book for you. I read it on recommendation from one of my HS students, and read it in about 45 minutes - it was a great way to pass the time in the airport!