Book details

  • Genre:biography & autobiography
  • Sub-genre:Historical
  • Language:English
  • Pages:124
  • eBook ISBN:9798317810443
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317810436

HOW I GOT YOU YOUR OUNCE

A Pot Dealer’s Journey Through American History

By "Jimmy X", David Belmont and Nan K. Chase

Overview

How I Got You Your Ounce tells the amazing true story of how a mild-mannered New Yorker, now in his 70s, spent over half a century hiding in plain sight as he sold more than $30 million worth of pot -- nearly 5 tons -- while avoiding legal entanglements. This riveting memoir provides much-needed context for today's rapidly-changing legal framework of legalized marijuana sales, and an insider's view of why legal pot sales are failing to meet many states' expectations.
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Description

Jimmy X shares his insider's view of America's marijuana evolution from the 1960s to the year 2020, based on more than 50 years working as a retail "apartment dealer" in New York City. What was once a secretive and criminal activity, pot smoking has become an open and everyday activity supplied by state-run dispensaries. Beginning as a teenager, Jimmy X describes the scene as weed and American pop culture grew and changed together. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever bought pot, smoked pot, or dreamed of the day when pot would be legal. But beware! Jimmy X also shows how America's rapidly changing marijuana laws are creating financial havoc and serious health issues across the nation. Investigative reporter Nan K. Chase and researcher David Belmont helped craft Jimmy's amazing true story.
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About The Author

During an underground career spanning more than half a century, Jimmy X sold $30 million worth of pot, or nearly 5 tons. He combined street smarts and a mild-mannered demeanor with the strategic decision to stay near the bottom of America's illicit marijuana industry, deflecting attention from his livelihood while staying involved in community affairs. How I Got You Your Ounce is his first book.
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