Coma Therapy (Paperback)

by Eric Victorino (Editor), Deanna V. Lopez (Editor), Photography: Beau Roulette (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: John Lennon, Darrell Abbott

Editorial Reviews

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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

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"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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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Orchard City Books And Noise; Expanded edition (January 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977634000
• ISBN-13: 978-0977634002
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #530,313 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books of prose you will ever read., November 11, 2008

By	Tara Fee (Cave Creek, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

'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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Support This Engaging New Book!, January 28, 2006

By	Hollie Slagle "Hollie" (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, May 4, 2009

By	Rose Waller "rosie" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.