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Book Synopsis: Short-listed for the 2003 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction. A world exists on the nighttime streets that the average person cannot envision. Taxi driver Peter McSherry recounts tales of his thirty years of experience driving cabs at night on the hard-bitten streets of Canada's largest city. Drunks, punks, con artists, hookers, pimps, drug addicts, drug pushers, thugs, nymphomaniacs, snakes, politicians, celebrities . . . he's experienced them all. McSherry serves up his stories with forthrightness, humour, and the occasional dash of cynicism. In this well-written and street-smart book, the author tells the rest of us about a world we can only imagine - if we dare.
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Eager to step into the gritty world of the nighttime streets? Look no further than "Mean Streets: Confessions of a Nighttime Taxi Driver." This gripping book delves into the hidden world that lurks beyond the average person's imagination. Award-shortlisted author, Peter McSherry, draws from his thirty years of experience navigating the hard-bitten streets of Canada's largest city. Brace yourself for encounters with drunks, punks, con artists, hookers, and even politicians. McSherry's forthrightness, humor, and cynicism make this well-written and street-smart memoir a captivating read.
Unveiling the seedy underbelly of city life, "Mean Streets" is a mesmerizing peek into a world few have experienced. McSherry's uncensored tales of encountering drug addicts, pushers, and thugs will keep you on the edge of your seat. As you journey through these gripping stories, you'll also meet nymphomaniacs, snakes, celebrities, and other colorful characters that cross his path. Get ready to be transported to a realm that's both shocking and captivating.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore a world you can only imagine – that is, if you dare. McSherry's "Mean Streets" is an eye-opening, entertaining, and thought-provoking read that will expand your horizons. Immerse yourself in this gritty and truth-infused memoir today and embark on a thrilling adventure you won't soon forget.
Ready to dive into the whirlwind of nighttime taxi driving? Experience the heart-pounding tales and unforgettable encounters of "Mean Streets: Confessions of a Nighttime Taxi Driver." Embrace the gripping stories, humor, and candid portrayals in this street-smart memoir. Get your copy now and discover a world that will shatter your preconceptions and leave you craving more.
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