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The Acid Queen : the psychedelic life and counterculture rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary / Susannah Cahalan.
"The untold story of the woman who played a critical role in bringing psychedelics into the mainstream--until her audacious exploits forced her into the shadows--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593490051 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xvii, 364 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Viking, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Personal narratives. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 615.7883092 Leary-C | 31681010416014 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"The untold story of the woman who played a critical role in bringing psychedelics into the mainstream-until her audacious exploits forced her into the shadows-from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire"-- - Baker & Taylor
Explores the life of a countercultural pioneer who challenged societal norms alongside her more famous husband, highlighting her contributions, sacrifices and overlooked legacy through interviews, diaries and archival research that reclaim her voice and significance in the psychedelic movement. Illustrations. - Penguin Putnam
âShines a light on one of the twentieth centuryâs most amazing untold life stories. ... An essential readâand an unforgettable trip.â âRobert Kolker, author of Hidden Valley Road
âCahalan details a piece of lost but fascinating history, the story of a woman who embodied an era of freedom, experimentation, and psychedelic adventure. Meticulously reported and beautifully crafted.â âSusan Orlean
The untold story of the woman who played a critical role in bringing psychedelics into the mainstreamâuntil her audacious exploits forced her into the shadowsâfrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire
Rosemary Woodruff Leary has been known only as the wife of Timothy Leary, the Harvard professor-turned-psychedelic high priest, whose jailbreak captivated the counterculture and whose life on the run with Rosemary inflamed the government. But Rosemary was more than a mere accessory. She was a beatnik, a psychonaut, and a true believer who tested the limits of her mind and the expectations for women of her time.
Long overlooked by those who have venerated her husband, Rosemary spent her life on the forefront of the counterculture, working with Leary on his books and speeches, sewing his clothing, and shapingâfor better and for worseâthe mediaâs narrative about LSD. Ultimately, Rosemary sacrificed everything for the safety of her fellow psychedelic pioneers and the preservation of her husbandâs legacy.
Drawing from a wealth of interviews, diaries, archives, and unpublished sources, Susannah Cahalan writes the definitive portrait of Rosemary Woodruff Leary, reclaiming her narrative and her voice from those who dismissed her. Page-turning, revelatory, and utterly compelling, The Acid Queen shines an overdue spotlight on a pioneering psychedelic seeker.
