In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, Douglas Vigliotti discusses the book Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski. Vigliotti acknowledges that Bukowski's work may be controversial and not for everyone, but he appreciates the honesty and truthfulness in his writing. Vigliotti also highlights Bukowski's career as a writer and his journey to success. He describes Ham on Rye as a semi-autobiographical novel that captures the protagonist's lonely childhood, adolescence, and discovery of women and alcohol during the Great Depression in Los Angeles. Vigliotti praises the simplicity and wit of Bukowski's prose and recommends reading the book. He ends the episode by sharing a quote from Bukowski about the importance of fully committing to one's endeavors, then encourages listeners to share the podcast, visit the website for more information and resources, and/or connect with him on Instagram @douglasvigliotti.
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