Beg, Borrow, Steal: A Writer's Life

The narrative follows a struggling writer navigating a series of humorous and challenging jobs to make ends meet. Engaging in activities such as rewriting failing movie scripts, selling cosmetics, and attempting to write about golf despite his inexperience, he also faces comedic mishaps during his first stint as a waiter. Michael Greenberg's vivid storytelling captures the resilience and absurdities of a creative life marked by financial hardship and unexpected detours.