I was given Ham on Rye when I was 17, I was raised in a VERY strict household I couldn't even listen to "rock music" I treasured the book and ate up his words, it was like someone was finally being honest with me. I have read almost every book (I think) then I went on the read everyone he had talked about. Bukowski and his suggestions fill my shelves and I haven't found one person (that really knows his work) that isn't a kick ass human being. I love that this kind of place exists and thanks for having me.