Chaz Holesworth

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Chaz Holesworth

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Born
Philadelphia , The United States
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Kurt Vonnegut, Charles Bukowski, Douglas Copeland

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July 2024


Chaz Holesworth grew up in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, where addiction, poverty, and faith defined his daily life. Those experiences shaped his perspective and fueled his drive to write honestly about survival, memory, and meaning. Now living in the suburbs with his wife and their dog, he still carries Philly with him in his humor and his belief in standing up for the underdog.
When he isn’t writing, Chaz can be found at a live show, exploring new corners of the world, or enjoying a craft beer. A passionate advocate for social justice, he is deeply committed to championing the rights of workers and animals, striving to make a difference in the causes closest to his heart.
Life and How to Live It is his memoir series told with unfl
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"You can feel the passion and anger and chaos. Thank you for sharing your poetry, Chaz. "
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Near Wild Heaven is a fierce and lyrical coming of age memoir that proves breaking silence is sometimes the bravest rebellion of all."
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