Why people recommend it
Permanent Midnight by Jerry Stahl is a raw and visceral autobiographical memoir detailing the author's harrowing descent into severe heroin addiction while working as a successful television writer in Hollywood. During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience in June 2020, Michael Imperioli joined Steve Schirripa and the host for a wide-ranging conversation. While discussing literature, Imperioli mentioned Permanent Midnight, noting that he had read the work and affirming it as a genuinely great book. The conversation underscored the brutal honesty and literary merit of Stahl's writing, which fearlessly exposes the grim realities of substance abuse without falling into clichés. The memoir has earned a strong reputation among readers and writers alike for its uncompromising voice, dark humor, and acute psychological insight into the destructive nature of addiction paired with the absurdities of the entertainment industry. Imperioli's endorsement highlighted the enduring impact of Stahl's storytelling on those who appreciate gritty, authentic autobiographical literature.
Who recommended it
- Michael Imperioli Recommended
Michael Imperioli — 1 mention
“I was a scholar wrote permanent midnight you know oh okay yeah that's a great book”