--- product_id: 12524743 title: "A Drinking Life: A Memoir" brand: "pete hamill" price: "197 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/12524743-a-drinking-life-a-memoir store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # A Drinking Life: A Memoir **Brand:** pete hamill **Price:** 197 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Drinking Life: A Memoir by pete hamill - **How much does it cost?** 197 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/12524743-a-drinking-life-a-memoir) ## Best For - pete hamill enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pete hamill brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Drinking Life ## Images ![A Drinking Life: A Memoir - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aTIdFuClL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Gin Mills and Gerands *by J***D on Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023* Looking for a happy place away from Brooklyn, the author drinks, laughs, fornicates, and pursues his dreams around the world. After endless wild episodes and broken relationships, ends up back in Brooklyn.Pete Hamill does not disappoint. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A mirror image *by O***D on Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2012* Pete Hamill and I are the same age-77. He grew up on the East coast while I split my coming of age years between Wisconsin and Los Angeles. Consequently, we have some of the same childhood memories, before the war, the war and after the war. we both collected bacon grease, he was told it was for oiling guns. I was told it was for ammunition. I think I my version was right.He and I both started drinking beer at an early age...we both were flummoxed by girls...at first. I went on to marry my high school sweetheart. Pete dropped out of school to chase women and his dreams. We both continued to drink. I think Pete became a serious alcoholic while I, of course, was just a "hard drinker". He finally quit and so did I.We both wrote a coming of age memoir. Mine is called, "20 YEARS TO LIFE...A Memoir" the self imposed sentence about an only child with an attitude whose crime was he thought growing up would be an easy ride.Reading Pete's cool memoir led me to compose this short poem called, "I Quit".The day I quit hadnothing much to dowith Holy Writ.And, I'd have to say,it wasn't AA.It was just a simplethought,that I ought.Of course there's remorsewhen friends fade away.Just no fun, they'll say.But often they'll twitterthey aren't really bitter.Some even will admire the spunkit takes to stop being a drunk.And in a show of serious class,They'll raise yet another glassthen perhaps sigh, and even admitthey, too, think it's time to quit ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Another Pete Hamill Classic *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020* I always liked Pete Hamill’s writing style and have read many of his books. What pleasantly surprised me was that the book was not predominantly about his drinking which would have been somewhat painful to read. He includes slice of life stories from his neighborhood and travels which I have always enjoyed in previous books. One time I mentioned to him that I identified with his stories even though I grew up in Queens and not Brooklyn. He was very interested then in my background and informed me that his Brooklyn people moved to Queens in my youth. He was a wonderful man if you were ever lucky to make his acquaintance. This book was not sad or depressing but informative about how our culture can produce some not so redeeming qualities in its youth. What a life he lived. I was glad we could experience it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/12524743-a-drinking-life-a-memoir](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/12524743-a-drinking-life-a-memoir) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*