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Reflecting on a rich life spanning 85 years, Jim Hughes shares autobiographical sketches that delve into his childhood, including his parents' gold-seeking escapades and his experiences in a Preventorium. His journey includes dramatic moments such as being sunk twice in Merchant Marine ships to evade the WWII draft, facing blacklisting from the school district, and engaging with LA gang members. Ultimately, he finds himself in a Berkeley fellowship focused on the scientific exploration of LSD, showcasing the diverse adventures and challenges he faced.
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Devout Coward and Karmic Vagabond, Jim Hughes
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- 2005
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- Title
- Devout Coward and Karmic Vagabond
- Subtitle
- Autobiographical Essays & Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jim Hughes
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780595371600
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Reflecting on a rich life spanning 85 years, Jim Hughes shares autobiographical sketches that delve into his childhood, including his parents' gold-seeking escapades and his experiences in a Preventorium. His journey includes dramatic moments such as being sunk twice in Merchant Marine ships to evade the WWII draft, facing blacklisting from the school district, and engaging with LA gang members. Ultimately, he finds himself in a Berkeley fellowship focused on the scientific exploration of LSD, showcasing the diverse adventures and challenges he faced.