Amazon bestsellers top 100. In this short story collection, Gary
Troia shares his adventures, travels and memoirs from his life.
Anyone who has ever done building work for brutal wage slavery and
wondered if they were going mad, will recognise the life of Ray
Dennis, (Troia's alter ego) which evokes a vision of mind-numbing,
soul-destroying workplaces and workmates. His is the voice of
discord for the marginally employed, the creatively frustrated
working Joe, who turns to a life of drink and drugs to elevate the
monotony of life.
Few have brought this world to life with such despair, black
humour and indifference as Gary Troia. He paints a beautifully sad
portrait of a truly messed up person with potential, struggling to
keep his messed up mind from drowning in cheap wine and
self-loathing. Ray's spirit is trapped in a world of endless grey
mundanity.
"English Yarns and Beyond" is the ultimate "I hate this job"
story, written in short stories and memoirs, each one containing a
snapshot of the life of Ray. Troia captures the tedium of working
in a low paid, menial job and living hand to mouth. This short
story book is book is sad and questions the reader to ask questions
about their own life. This book of short stories and memoirs
achieves clarity without trying.
Ray has three expensive hobbies: drinking, drugs, and running
away. Without the income that Bricklaying provides, he would not be
able to maintain his chosen lifestyle, so he compromises his
principles and continues with his trade.
A collection of short stories that include:
The Cuckoo's Egg- Boyhood antics lead to tragedy.
No Comb on the Cock- Gypsies, champion fighting cocks, and
career choices.
My Best Mates Head- Did a weekend of boozing save Ray from
certain death?
The Shetland Isles- A trip to sunny Benidorm, a chance meeting
with some Glaswegians, and a cold, miserable job in Lerwick.
Pointing a House in Islington- Too much alcohol and cocaine
don't mix well on building sites
When I Joined a Cult- Sober dating as Ray discovers
religion.
A Week in the Life of Ray Dennis- With the prospect of no money
for food or alcohol this Christmas, Ray has to find work
quickly.
Teaching Other People- The grass is always greener-the escape
from bricklaying.
Steak, Egg and Intensive Care- A harmless dinner leads to
hospitalisation.
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