Charles Bukowski's Addiction To Alcoholism

Charles Bukowski, an American poet, novelist, and short story writer, once said “If something bad happens you drink in an attempt to forget; if something good happens you drink in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens you drink to make something happen.” Many people around the world struggle with alcoholism. They will find any reason just to slip a drink into their daily routines. Some people drink to forget the guilt and shame, some drink as a way of celebration, and others drink because of they are physically dependent on it. The addiction to alcohol is an illness and the people surrounding an alcoholic can be negatively impacted by their ways. The many consequences that come with the addiction can often lead negative outcomes such as death and crumbling relationships.
Eldon’s addiction subsequently leads him to abandon his son Franklin and this novel follows the journey of the father and son as they attempt build their relationship. Throughout their journey to Eldon’s last days, he tells the stories of Angie, who is Franklin’s mother, Jimmy, and Bunky who happens to be the old man that raised Franklin. Eldon tells these stories to his son in hopes of mending the relationship they once had. Meanwhile, Eldon explains that his addiction is consequently the cause of Angie’s death, the abandonment of his son, as well as his failing health. Ultimately, Eldon’s alcohol addiction is proven to be the cause of negative events, creating his unfortunate