Saturday, October 22, 2011

Books You Should Read: "The Jerusalem Syndrome" by Marc Maron


Readers of this blog may have noticed I'm a fan of Marc Maron. I've followed his career ever since I first saw him as a guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien 10+ years ago, and listen to his podcast WTF religiously. Pun intended, which brings us to the topic at hand.

The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life As A Reluctant Messiah (which started as a one-man show in 2000 and became a book in 2001) follows Marc on a spiritual journey during which he basically tries to find the meaning of life. Only 194 pages and consistently entertaining, this is a quick and enjoyable read.

In fact, this one and Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club are the only books I've read front to back in one sitting.

(mp3) Sleep - Jerusalem (part 2)
Available on Jerusalem (1999)

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