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I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive
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LENGTH7 hrs and 18 mins
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RELEASE DATE05-12-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Doc Ebersole lives with the ghost of Hank Williams—not just in the figurative sense, not just because he was one of the last people to see him alive, and not just because he is rumored to have given Hank the final morphine dose that killed him.
In 1963, ten years after Hank’s death, Doc himself is wracked by addiction. Since he lost his license to practice medicine, his morphine habit isn’t as easy to support, so Doc lives in a rented room in the red-light district on the south side of San Antonio, performing abortions and patching up the odd knife or gunshot wound.
But when Graciela, a young Mexican immigrant, appears in the neighborhood in search of his services, miraculous things begin to happen. Graciela sustains a wound on her wrist that never heals, yet she heals others with the touch of her hand. Everyone she meets is transformed for the better, except perhaps for Hank’s angry ghost—who isn’t at all pleased to see Doc doing well.
A brilliant excavation of an obscure piece of music history, Steve Earle’s I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive is also a marvelous novel in its own right, a ballad of regret and redemption and of the ways in which we remake ourselves and our world through the smallest of miracles.
©2011 Steve Earle (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
What the Critics Say
“This subtle and dramatic book is the work of a brilliant songwriter who has moved from song to orchestral ballad with astonishing ease.” (Michael Ondaatje, New York Times best-selling author)
What Members Say
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Robert Mechanicsburg, PA, United States 06-04-12 Member Since 2011- HELPFUL VOTES
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"The Down and Out get a spiritual renewal"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Steve Earle's voice and twang really drew me in. This is a good story of how the lost make their way in a hard-scrabble existence. The characters are believable and while their actions are questionable, you can it is all they can do to get by.
What did you like best about this story?I really liked Steve Earle's narration....his pace, twang, expressions, etc. were very good.
What does Steve Earle bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?I find that audiobooks greatly enhance the written word with tone of voice, pacing, rate of delivery, volume, etc. The book is "performed" for the listener and Steve Earle did this very well.
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"Best Audible Book I've Listen to Yet"
It takes a lot for me to give five stars all the way around, but this book did it for me.
At first I was scratching my head at the selection of the narrator (not realizing it was also the author) because of his voice and slight slur. But the voice--and the slur--really captured the mood and the character of Doc, the main character. Not to gush, but...Steve Earle was awesome!
The story had sweet moments without being sweet. It had tragic moments without being a tragedy. The narrative carried me along on a wave and sometimes Earle sneaked in a surprising phrase or juxtaposition that just made me belly laugh.
Know what I didn't like? It was just too short. Well, not really. It was long enough to tell the story effectively. But I just wasn't ready to say good-bye to the characters.1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
CPM Hagemann the Netherlands 09-30-12 Member Since 2007
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"Authentic southern voice tells authentic story"
What other book might you compare I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive to and why?Come back to the five and dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean....1950s/1970s Southern states, and a hero (James Dean) that has died.
Which scene was your favorite?My favorite scene is the one where Marge, Dallas, and Graciela get excited about the coming visit of Jacky Kennedy.
Any additional comments?Lively characters are set in a dramatic context. The roles of Doc, Manny, Dallas and especially Graciela, give me a feeling of the 1950s/1960s at the seamy side of life. What about a junkie doctor who does abortions, and is visited by the late Hank Williams in his weakest moments? It may sound far fetched, but Steve Earle makes it into an authentic slice of southern life as it might have been.
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"Expect to be a fly on the wall in this story"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Yes I would and did, the book held my interest from the first paragraph with the totally real characters and places, it put me there with the story.
What did you like best about this story?The people with their real highs and lows, plenty to be kept wondering what will happen
What about Steve Earle’s performance did you like?His Texan drawl fit perfectly and the book flowed as natural as as any I've ever heard.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Yes
Any additional comments?I hope there are more books to follow from Steve Earle
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Renee FORT COLLINS, CO, United States 09-02-12 Member Since 2010allioops
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"My new favorite narrator...."
Would you listen to I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive again? Why?Yes, it is beautiful, sad and lyrical.
What did you like best about this story?How well the author captured the different personalities and brought them to life.
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"Amazing! Couldn't stop listening."
If you could sum up I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive in three words, what would they be?Refreshing
Authentic
Spiritual
Which character – as performed by Steve Earle – was your favorite?Manny was awesome. Nothing quite like an enormous Mexican dope dealer with a heart of gold and a strict code of ethics.
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Robin Charlotte, nc, United States 05-04-12 Member Since 2011
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"Steve Earle is my hero."
What did you like best about this story?I loved Doc's quick wit. The transvestite that enters the story is pretty great, too.
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