The book 'The Diary of An Oxygen Thief' by Caoimhghín Ó hUilleadháin is a gripping and emotional novel that explores themes such as addiction, self-destruction, heartbreak, love, loss, recovery, and the transformative power of storytelling.

Set in present-day New York City, the book follows the life journey of an anonymous protagonist who narrates his story through a series of diary entries. The protagonist's narrative is raw and honest as he recounts his experiences with substance abuse, failed relationships, and struggles to find meaning and purpose in life.

Throughout the novel, readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions alongside our hero as he navigates the dark alleys of addiction and depression towards eventual redemption. Along the way, we meet various characters who leave lasting impressions - from beautiful women who captivate his heart only to let him down again; colleagues at work whose kindness helps keep hope alive when all seems lost.

The title 'Oxygen Thief' aptly describes how this protagonist has drained everything around himself without ever realizing it until much too late in life. Through these poignant words, we see ourselves reflected - our own struggles against darkness and the yearning for something more than just mere existence alone at night watching TV after another futile day pass by like sands through an hourglass ticking away slowly towards eternity's unknown shores...

The diary of an oxygen thief book