You can't win

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Jack Black: You can't win (1926, Macmillan)

394 pages

English language

Published Oct. 30, 1926 by Macmillan.

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4 stars (7 reviews)

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5 stars

The autobiography of a turn-of-the-century American “yegg,” hobo, small-time thief and opium addict. Well-written, with an informal grace, an evocative phrasing, and an engaging subject-matter. This book was an early influence on [author:William S. Burroughs], giving him the prototype for his book [book:Junky] as well as the character Salt Chunk Mary and the concept of the “Johnson Family.”

Review of "You Can't Win" on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

The autobiography of a turn-of-the-century American “yegg,” hobo, small-time thief and opium addict. Well-written, with an informal grace, an evocative phrasing, and an engaging subject-matter. This book was an early influence on [author:William S. Burroughs], giving him the prototype for his book [book:Junky] as well as the character Salt Chunk Mary and the concept of the “Johnson Family.”

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Subjects

  • Thieves -- United States -- Biography
  • Criminals -- United States -- Biography
  • Criminals -- Canada --