A fat, four-eyed kid somehow finds himself growing up in the toughest and most Mafia-filled slum in the country. From surviving protection rackets at the
Category: Memoir
Having recalled his life through the story of his physical self in “Winter Journal,” internationally acclaimed novelist Paul Auster now remembers the experience of his development
Brooklyn Eagle recently featured journalist Ann Mah, who, married to a diplomat, had grown accustomed to splitting her time between political hot-spots like Washington, D.C. and
Brooklyn-based author Piper Kerman earned critical raves for her memoir “Orange is the New Black”, which chronicles the 13-month stretch she spent in federal prison.
From powerHouse Arena Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the drummer and co-founder of the Grammy award-winning hip hop band The Roots, will appear at DUMBO’s powerHouse Arena on June 20 to
According to Brooklyn Eagle, feminist writer and activist Eve Ensler, best known for her play “The Vagina Monologues,” will be speaking in DUMBO next
Brooklyn Eagle recently featured Selena Coppock, a (blonde) Brooklyn-based writer and comedian who decided to reclaim the blonde identity. Recognizing that the modern blonde has
What are you sorry for? Do you ever wish you could apologize to an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend you mistreated, or to your parents whom you
Brooklyn Daily Eagle recently featured major music legend Clive Davis, who begins his recent memoir by informing his readers, “I’m a Brooklyn boy. I
Parenting is never easy, especially in a city that’s devoid of backyards yet full of subway platforms. Tired of constantly quelling her two daughters’ meltdowns,
Brooklyn Eagle recently featured Albert Mazza’s “A Teacher Grows in Brooklyn.” Like Betty Smith’s “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” Mazza’s book is a coming-of-age story
According to Brooklyn Eagle, New Brooklyn resident Domenica Ruta has just released her debut memoir – a coming-of-age tale titled “With Or WithoutYou.” In the book,
Brooklyn Eagle recently featured Park Slope writer Becky Aikman, who begins her new book by getting to the point: “I got kicked out of my
Brooklyn Eagle recently featured a former Brooklynite with an exciting success story. Brandon Steiner, writer and founder and CEO of Steiner Sports Marketing, grew up in
Tonight, 9/19, head to BookCourt to celebrate the launch of Joyce Johnson’s new book, THE VOICE IS ALL. Decades after chronicling her relationship with Kerouac
If you missed Andrew Kessler at powerHouse earlier this month, not to worry! The Brooklyn-based writer will be appearing at BookCourt tomorrow, August 30, to
If you’re struggling to combat work-related frustrations, you’ll find solace in Darcy Lockman’s new book Brooklyn Zoo. In her poignant memoir, Lockman recalls the year she
Writer of the hilarious travel memoir Tune in Tokyo, Greenpoint resident Tim Anderson speaks to us about growing up gay in North Carolina, his favorite neighborhood and
When you step off the Bedford stop on the L train, you’re in good company. In fact, you’re in annoyingly good company. Today, sections of Williamsburg are
If Brooklynites have pride in the multi-cultural aspects of their home town in the 21st Century, they might have no more appropriate spokesman than gay