In this searingly honest account about addiction, Martin Douglas places his life under a microscope to consider the reasons for his relationship with narcotics and the devastating effect they have had not only on himself but on his family, his friends, and his very concept of what it means to live. After a cataclysmic overdose, two demonic entities present Martin with a panoply of pivotal events in his life, events which have culminated in a choice between living and dying.Throughout this narrative, which is in some places jarring, in others nostalgic, two options are recovery, and a perpetual struggle to quiet the voices within, or relapse, and the possibility of no return. This book is a no holds barred autobiography, an analysis almost, in which the author, with painful candidness and a poetic slant, is forced to look his addiction in its grinning face.
Douglas Congdon-Martin Book order






- 2024
- 2020
Wolf
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
An anti true crime novel about patricide, adolescent desire, and Southern working class life.
- 2020
An impressionistic reimagining of the life of the least-known Bronte sibling, Branwell-sister of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne; only son; opium eater; and restless artist. A new edition with an introduction by Darcey Steinke.
- 2020
Outline of My Lover
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The twentieth anniversary edition of an early autofi ction classic.
- 2017
Acker
- 253 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Martin's lyric essay, written through Kathy Acker's evocative prose, public statements, and private archives, follows Acker through New York's downtown St. Mark's Poetry Project scene, Black Mountain College, and the Beats, as Acker embarks on her own deconstructions of autobiographical and historical subjects, art procedurals, proto-conceptual writing, legacies, and spirits.
- 2009
In 2000, Douglas A. Martin burst onto the American literary scene with his sexy debut novel, Outline of My Lover. Following up with three more books, including Branwell, a novel of the Brontë brother, Martin has established himself as an acclaimed and distinctive American writer of the new century. His semi-autobiographical novel Once You Go Back is about growing up in a strained working-class household transplanted to the South. In his inimitably elliptical and evocative style, Martin carefully brings out the curiosity of children on the verge of becoming sexual, and their confusion in the midst of family violence.
- 2007
Cape Cod Perspectives
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Rich in natural beauty and history, this book showcases Cape Cod as a vibrant destination, known for its stunning landscapes and charming villages. Featuring captivating color photographs, it invites readers to explore iconic routes and hidden gems, encouraging adventures off the beaten path. From the shores of Provincetown to the quaint streets of Falmouth, the narrative highlights the unique character of the Cape, making it a treasured keepsake for anyone who has spent time in this picturesque region.
- 2007
'50s, '60s, & '70s Kitchen Collectibles
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The book offers a nostalgic exploration of mid-20th century kitchen collectibles, highlighting the vibrant and playful designs of the era. It serves as a comprehensive guide to dating and valuing a variety of items, including cocktail accessories, serving ware, and unique decor like rotary wall phones and chalkware ornaments. Readers are transported back to a time when kitchens were social hubs filled with colorful, kitschy items that evoke memories of family gatherings and lively conversations.
- 2007
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