From the Streets of NYC to the Steppes of Siberia and Beyond
Words from Michael Cline
Addiction survivor, storyteller, and author of NEW YORK CITY JUNKY DAYS, NEW YORK RECOVERY DAYS, and MY ADVENTURES IN TUVA. Join Michael Cline on a journey through the heroin-soaked 80s East Village to the Siberian steppe of Tuva, the Peruvian jungle, an out-of-this-world experience with ayahuasca, and eventually to his new adopted home of Spain.
NEW YORK CITY
JUNKY DAYS
A wild ride into the rabbit hole of heroin addiction in old-school New York City. A glimpse into a man's descent into madness as he falls deeper into addiction, hitting new lows and eventually finding redemption. Poignant, raw, and honest, this memoir lets you experience a dark world few have ever encountered. Set against the gritty backdrop of the East Village in the 80s and 90s, it includes stories of random meetings with three of the four Ramones, working for Michael Alig, a hilarious encounter with Allen Ginsberg, and a darker one with Herbert Huncke. This stream-of-consciousness memoir offers a visceral and honest eyewitness account of downtown culture, addiction, survival, and the dawn of recovery.
NEW YORK
RECOVERY DAYS
After a random act of kindness on the cold streets of New York City, one man begins a desperate search for sobriety and peace. His journey carries him through dead-end jobs and failed relationships, from Philadelphia to his hometown and back to New York, while the demons of his past refuse to loosen their grip. When darkness finally drives him to the edge, a ghostly voice whispers an unlikely truth: salvation may be waiting deep in the Peruvian jungle. New York Recovery Days is a raw, gripping memoir of addiction, madness, depression, and the long road back to self-discovery.
MY ADVENTURES IN TUVA
A recovering addict stumbles upon the mesmerizing music of Tuva—and it changes his life. What begins as an unexpected obsession in 1999 leads him to meet legendary Tuvan musicians (Alash, Huun Huur Tu, Chirgilchin), travel to the Center of Asia three times, and discover a world few even know exists. Packed with humor, heartache, and adventure, this book is perfect for those fascinated by throat singing, remote cultures, and the transformative power of music. Whether you dream of visiting Tuva or love stories of passion and discovery, this is your guide to an unforgettable journey.
A first-hand account of addiction and recovery with a side dish of Tuvan throat singing, ayahuasca ceremonies, and a life in Spain.
