Flew Too High recounts the tumultuous life of a young gay man from Shreveport, Louisiana, who becomes entwined with drug dealers in New York City. The narrative spans from the extravagant nights at Studio 54 in the late 1970s to spiritual encounters in India, illustrating the perils of addiction. Significant characters include his father, Nick the Greek, Govind, and Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, impacting his life. Mandrapilias's path leads to eventual reconciliation with his family, intertwined with his discovery of writing through acting classes. The memoir is a vivid reflection on life’s complexities and risks.
"It takes readers from the high life of Studio 54 in the late 1970s to a spiritual center in India... and it offers a frank portrait of addiction."
"Mandrapilias's difficulties and eventual reconciliation with his traditional Greek-American family are also central themes that resonate throughout the memoir."
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