A Dangerous Profession

Exploring the intersection of passion and profession, this memoir features a series of insightful essays reflecting on the author's journey through literature, from his Brooklyn boyhood to his experiences as a published author. Busch shares humorous anecdotes about financial struggles and unconventional writing spaces, while also honoring literary giants like Dickens and Hemingway. This work is both a tribute to the writing life and a celebration of 19th and 20th-century literature, revealing the quirky challenges faced by writers.