A Catholic high school near Boston in 1985. A time of suicides; gymnasium humiliations; smoking for beginners; asthma attacks; and incendiary teenage infatuations. Infatuations with a girl (Allison); with a band (The Smiths) and with an album; Meat is Murder; that was so raw; so vivid and so melodic that you could cling to it like a lifeboat in a storm.In this brilliant novella Joe Pernice tells the story of an asthmatic kids discovery of Meat is Murder. Here is a short exceropt: One morning as I was jogging my way past the bronze plaque commemorating the deaths of one student and one motorcyclist; my necktie flapping like a windsock; Ray floored the brake pedal of his Dodge as he closed in on me. Fifty mile an hour traffic came to a screeching; nearly murderous halt behind him. He leaned over and rolled down the passenger side window in one fluid motion. He dispensed with formalities while I marveled at the audacity of his driving and; tossing something at me; winked and said; "Here. Im going to kill myself." He pegged the gas; leaving a surprisingly good patch of rubber for such a shitty car. In the gutter; sugared with sand put down during the winters last snow; I saw written in red felt ink on masking tape stuck to a smoky-clear cassette: "Smiths: Meat."
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Mimika Cooney is a wonderful photographer with a great business and marketing backgroundBy Baby GagaIf you are starting a Newborn Photography business....this is your bible. I wish I had found this book before I bought several others. Mimika Cooney is a wonderful photographer with a great business and marketing background. She gives you real insight into what you need to do to establish yourself and how to market yourself to attract clients. I am thrilled about how much her book has helped me start Baby Gaga Photography. Mimika is also very accessable. If you have any questions for her you can send her an email and she will definitely get back to you. You can also see her show on Youtube and she even has an online school. I just love her and all the tips she has to offer.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely the Best!!By KitI started my childrens photography business approximately a year ago; and have purchased well over 20 photography books; both for business and for inspiration. This book covers everything from what to charge; how to target (and treat) the customers you are looking for; ideas I hadnt even thought of and so much more! Her suggestions regarding setting up a studio are so informative; I believe I could start today and know exactly what would need to be done. The images provided in the book are as beautiful as they are informative. Mimika Cooney knows this business inside and out and has done a WONDERFUL job sharing it with others.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerAdorable photos and fun to look at. Great coffee table book that visitors love looking through.
