Larceny in My Blood: A Memoir of Heroin, Handcuffs, and Higher Education
"Matthew Parker's debut,Larceny in my Blood, looks—and reads—lke no memoir I have come across before.  This book—a beautifully balanced mixture of honesty, artistry, and insurgent humor—should be required reading for anyone who has ever struggled with a dangerous habit and found redemption in unbridled creativity. Don't be deceived by the elegant minimalism of the pictures. They are designed to get past your defenses, making the sad moments heartbreaking and the funny moments downright hilarious.