a benign comedy

by Thomas Marshall

"It's been said, holding a spinning top makes time stand still. We can stay here forever and never get old." a benign comedy is a glimpse into the world of Tommy, the young son of Irish immigrants, as he navigates his life in the Bronx in the 1950s and ‘60s. It’s a life lived mainly on the streets but under the dome of a community where everyone is busy knowing your business. Surviving by his wits and his wit in an unflinching avoidance of personal pain, Tommy learns to embrace his unique perspective and in the process discovers an extraordinary muse.

328 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2021