<p><strong>Charles Bukowski examines cats and his childhood in<em> You Get So Alone at Times</em>, a book of poetry that reveals his tender side. The iconic tortured artist/everyman delves into his youth to analyze its repercussions.</strong></p><p>“The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.”—Joyce Carol Oates</p><p>“He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels.”—Leonard Cohen, songwriter</p>