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John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London

Jack London

  • 18 – Chapter 37

18 – Chapter 37

Friday 16th December 2022

Jack London explores self-deception and the 'vital lies' we live by in Chapter 37 of 'John Barleycorn'.
19 minutes
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Raw
Honest
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John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs by Jack London
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Jack London’s Battle with Self-Deception in Chapter 37

But if you would not this poor life fulfill, lo, you are free to end it when you will, without the fear of waking after death, and I laugh.
Ever wondered how the lies we tell ourselves shape our lives? In Chapter 37 of 'John Barleycorn', Jack London takes a deep dive into this very question. Through his brutally honest reflections, London exposes the 'vital lies' that we cling to and how they impact our journey through life and addiction. This chapter isn't just about alcohol; it's about the human tendency to deceive ourselves and the importance of confronting these deceptions head-on.
London’s raw narrative urges us to engage in the 'labor of thinking' and to embrace the truths that lie beneath our self-imposed illusions. Whether you're battling addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in the complexities of human nature, this episode offers profound insights that resonate on many levels.
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