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John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs

John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs

Discover the untold story of renowned author Jack London, who tragically passed away at just forty years old. In this deeply personal memoir, London shares his life through the lens of his relationship with alcohol, personified as John Barleycorn. Despite the prevailing controversies surrounding his demise, Londons candid exposition of his battles with alcoholism was far ahead of its time, pre-empting modern theories of addiction. With an extraordinary blend of honesty and insight, he unveils his encounters with both the demons and deities of his life, personified by his friend and foe, John Barleycorn. (Summary by Peter Kelleher)

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01 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 28 min 27 sec
02 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 28 min 21 sec
03 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 44 min 16 sec
04 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 25 min 22 sec
05 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 36 min 5 sec
06 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 42 min 42 sec
07 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 34 min 44 sec
08 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 31 min 27 sec
09 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 40 min 54 sec
10 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 31 min 29 sec
11 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 29 min 55 sec
12 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 31 min 19 sec
13 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 29 min 55 sec
14 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 26 min 47 sec
15 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 35 min 39 sec
16 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 24 min 37 sec
17 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 22 min 46 sec
18 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 19 min 21 sec
19 - John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London 19 min 58 sec

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