Free Audiobook : Kasher in the Rye, by Moshe Kasher

Emerging as a rising comedian, Moshe Kasher's journey is a tale of resilience against all odds. His brushes with danger began at the tender age of 12, as he entered the world of drug use. Despite having undergone eight years of psychoanalysis before hitting his teens, Kasher's path spiraled into a cycle of mental institutions, rehab, arrests, and tumultuous experiences. However, his memoir "Kasher in the Rye" isn't your typical addiction horror story—it's a uproarious exploration of life's absurdities.

As a young boy, Kasher's life took a drastic turn when his mother essentially abducted him and his sibling, leaving their father behind, to settle in Oakland, California. The tale then unfolds in the colorful landscape of Oakland's public schools, a war zone of its own kind. Kasher's antics surpassed mere recklessness; he even chewed through the leash his mother used to keep him in line and made a daring escape.

These early experiences weave a narrative reminiscent of Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris, and Jim Carroll, infused with a distinctive Jewish essence. His journey leads him to a Hasidic community in Brooklyn, but the narrative also takes a darker turn with his battle against addiction.

Balancing brutal honesty with uproarious humor, Kasher masterfully finds the funny side even in the bleakest situations, turning his first foray into literature into a compelling read that celebrates the human spirit's ability to persevere and find laughter in the face of adversity.