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Ex & Drugs: A Memoir
Devastated after being dumped by the love of her life, Jess takes to writing as a means of coping with the loss. They had really only been seeing each other for six weeks. . .but sometimes you just know. Unfortunately, Ben didn't get the memo.
Set in Manhattan's Upper East Side in the mid-1990s, Jess strives to navigate love, loss, lust, and ludes (actually, those were scarce by then—so Valium) as she nears thirty, has no real career or relationship, and no certainty that she actually wants either. Except with Ben. And maybe not even. The result, as unblinkingly tortured and tender as "The Catcher in the Rye," and as flippantly raunchy as "Sex in the City," is the story of one woman's search for the answers to some of life's biggest questions, including, "Which wine (that's under ten dollars) pairs well with these cigarettes and that pill?" Uncertain, indecisive (heck, she couldn't even decide on a design for this book's cover!), and brutally honest (except when a lie just makes sense), Jess struggles to gain clarity and insight into herself, those around her, and most importantly, her true love, Ben.
Set in Manhattan's Upper East Side in the mid-1990s, Jess strives to navigate love, loss, lust, and ludes (actually, those were scarce by then—so Valium) as she nears thirty, has no real career or relationship, and no certainty that she actually wants either. Except with Ben. And maybe not even. The result, as unblinkingly tortured and tender as "The Catcher in the Rye," and as flippantly raunchy as "Sex in the City," is the story of one woman's search for the answers to some of life's biggest questions, including, "Which wine (that's under ten dollars) pairs well with these cigarettes and that pill?" Uncertain, indecisive (heck, she couldn't even decide on a design for this book's cover!), and brutally honest (except when a lie just makes sense), Jess struggles to gain clarity and insight into herself, those around her, and most importantly, her true love, Ben.
158 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2024
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May 30, 2024
This book was so real and relatable. I've had my fair share of relationships and have gone through all the feelings Kozner was describing. I love the inner dialogue with herself I was laughing my butt off because I HAVE FREAKING BEEN THERE!!
I'm really curious if we will get a part 2 to this. I need to know if Ben returns her stuff!
I'm really curious if we will get a part 2 to this. I need to know if Ben returns her stuff!
May 12, 2024
If you’ve ever felt so heartbroken by a mediocre man who you prided yourself on not liking as much as they like you and can’t fathom why it hurts so bad, this is the book. Kozner writes with such a stream of self questioning consciousness that is beyond relatable and not sugar coated.
January 14, 2025
Omg. The author read my mind in the most hilarious way. If you’re going through a breakup and feel like you’re alone in your neuroses, read this!!
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