Carolyn Cassady emerged as a central figure within the Beat Generation, her life intertwined with her husband Neal Cassady and friendships with other prominent figures of the movement. She served as both muse and a voice of reason, finding herself at the heart of a vibrant era of freedom, experimentation, and spiritual seeking. While her male contemporaries reveled in the 'on the road' ethos, Cassady often grounded the experience, managing domestic responsibilities and observing with concern as younger generations emulated the self-destructive impulses of their predecessors.
Neal Cassady was a living legend immortalized in the bible of the Beat generation, Jack Kerouac's "On the Road." In this vivid account of the people who brought this country into the 1960s, Neal's wife captures the turbulence and raw excitement of her years with Cassady, Kerouac, and poet Allen Ginsberg.
My Years with Cassady, Kerouac and Ginsberg
The intimate story of Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady written by the woman who loved them both. Off the Road is not only Carolyn Cassady's poignant account of their stormy love triangle, but a lively and accurate portrait of the Beat generation. Includes previously unpublished letters, photographs, and drawings from the author's private collection.