Synopsis
A collection of short stories based in experiences growing up in early 1960s Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Catholic school, nuns, choir, candy stores. Cats and dogs. Basement apartments, sidewalks, and thrill rides. And love, and community.
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About the Author
Jim has been writing for as long as he can remember. His stories about growing up in early 1960s Brooklyn strike a universal chord.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collection of autobiographical fiction is composed of 14 short stories based in experiences growing up in early 1960s Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Spanning the years 1960-1966, they describe many instances that took place in the author's life. They tell of a Catholic school upbringing that both shaped and unshaped his attitude toward life, along with family dynamics that, in their zany ways, helped show him the difference between good and bad. Told from the perspective of a twelve-year-old, and described in the neighborhood's idiom, themes centered around innocence, maturity, and the challenges associated with being on the threshold of puberty are traced through the years. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798218848231
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collection of autobiographical fiction is composed of 14 short stories based in experiences growing up in early 1960s Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Spanning the years 1960-1966, they describe many instances that took place in the author's life. They tell of a Catholic school upbringing that both shaped and unshaped his attitude toward life, along with family dynamics that, in their zany ways, helped show him the difference between good and bad. Told from the perspective of a twelve-year-old, and described in the neighborhood's idiom, themes centered around innocence, maturity, and the challenges associated with being on the threshold of puberty are traced through the years. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798218848231
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collection of autobiographical fiction is composed of 14 short stories based in experiences growing up in early 1960s Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Spanning the years 1960-1966, they describe many instances that took place in the author's life. They tell of a Catholic school upbringing that both shaped and unshaped his attitude toward life, along with family dynamics that, in their zany ways, helped show him the difference between good and bad. Told from the perspective of a twelve-year-old, and described in the neighborhood's idiom, themes centered around innocence, maturity, and the challenges associated with being on the threshold of puberty are traced through the years. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798218848231
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The collection of autobiographical fiction is composed of 14 short stories based in experiences growing up in early 1960s Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Spanning the years 1960-1966, they describe many instances that took place in the author's life. They tell of a Catholic school upbringing that both shaped and unshaped his attitude toward life, along with family dynamics that, in their zany ways, helped show him the difference between good and bad. Seller Inventory # 9798218848231