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Brooklyn Boy
Follow the growth and fortune of Aaron Scholssberg as he moves from boyhood to early adulthood, from domestic turmoil to gutsy independence, from Brooklyn to Manhattan and the open sea. The story records the shaping of a young sensibility under the influence of a powerful place and time. While laying out a boy’s moral and romantic journey, Brooklyn Boy also pays homage to and is a personal mapping of a legendary site. Aaron’s history is Brooklyn’s.
312 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1989
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July 15, 2013
A real pleasure - this book follows Aaron growing up in Brooklyn from childhood to adulthood - and the ability to leave Brooklyn and his family, to make his own choices. The portrayal of life in a working class home, during and directly after WWII felt very accurate, as did the episodes dealing with the Russian-born father, McCarthyism and its invidious invasions. Much to be treasured here.
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