{"product_id":"allow-the-light-the-lost-poems-of-jack-mccarthy-paperback","title":"Allow the Light: The Lost Poems of Jack McCarthy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack McCarthy, a Spoken Word master who lived life like an open mic, inviting everyone in with warmth and encouragement.\u003c\/b\u003e He listened when others felt unheard, creating a sense of community wherever he went. Now, in a beautiful tribute to his legacy, \u003ci\u003eAllow The Light\u003c\/i\u003e unveils Jack's unpublished poetry for the very first time. \u003cbr\u003e From grief to sobriety, fatherhood to divorce, these powerful poems chronicle the highs and lows of his life, navigating love, loss, and the struggles of the working class. As you journey through the pages, you'll be touched by the raw emotion and poignant reflections, experiencing the depths of Jack's heart and soul. Interwoven with remembrances from fellow writers who knew him best, this collection is a treasure trove of shared experiences and intimate insights. Grab a copy of \u003ci\u003eAllow The Light\u003c\/i\u003eand be inspired by the brilliance of Jack McCarthy's legacy, a gift meant to be shared with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn (Xavier) McCarthy was born on May 23, 1939 in South Boston, MA. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1967. McCarthy began writing poetry in the 1960s. However, he was not able to make a living writing poetry and so, after a brief stint of teaching at Mt. Herman Academy, began a career as an information technologist, working with banks and insurance companies. In 1993, he began his career as a \"slam\" poet participating in competitions and teaching workshops. In 1999, McCarthy was named best stand up poet in the \"Boston Phoenix\" Best Poll and in 2007, he was the winner in the Haiku category at the Individual World Poetry Slam. McCarthy died on January 17, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974061752472,"sku":"9781949342253","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/SFzyZe5sz79781949342253.webp?v=1794419481","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/allow-the-light-the-lost-poems-of-jack-mccarthy-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}