An American Demon

An American Demon: A Memoir

Author	Jack Grisham
Language	English
Genre	Hysterical realism, Satire, Tragicomedy, Literary Fiction, Music
Publisher	ECW Press
Publication date	May 1, 2011
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (paperback)
Pages	360 pp
ISBN	978-1-55022-956-1

An American Demon: A Memoir is a 2011 novel/memoir by Jack Grisham that mixes a detailed account of the author's life until the end of the 1980s with bits of philosophical fiction. The book deals with themes of religion, substance abuse, recovery programs, depression, child abuse, family relationships, punk rock, surfing, and cross dressing.^[1]

Setting

This novel is based on the life of Jack Grisham, best known as the lead singer for the popular 1980s punk band T.S.O.L.

Plot

The plot partially revolves around the author's life, but also delves into side topics such as religion and politics.

Location

Grisham wrote the book while living in an office overlooking Huntington Beach, California. Reportedly the location was without any modern conveniences and as such was deemed an 'illegal' residence.^[2]

References

Interviews

• ZZZlist interview^{[permanent dead link‍]}

References

1. Grisham, Jack (2011). An American Demon: A Memoir Paperback. ECW Press. ISBN 978-1550229561.
2. "Jack Grisham". jackgrisham.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.

External links

• Grisham's personal site