Dreaming of Columbus: A Boyhood in the Bronx

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2016
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In this memoir, Pearson renders time and place vividly through lyrical narrative and generous spirit toward his characters, juxtaposing descriptions of adolescent escapades with the grim discipline of parochial schools. In this Bronx, dreams of escape fuse with bittersweet memories.

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In this memoir, Pearson renders time and place vividly through lyrical narrative and generous spirit toward his characters, juxtaposing descriptions of adolescent escapades with the grim discipline of parochial schools. In this Bronx, dreams of escape fuse with bittersweet memories.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 218
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 29 Jan 2016
ISBN 10: 0815606362
ISBN 13: 9780815606369

Media Reviews

[A] poignant and insightful account. -New York Times Pearson's stories ... have about them not only the cherished patina of memory but also the wry recollection that the things we remember aren't always the way things were... His language is sure and supple. -Booklist

Author Bio

Michael Pearson teaches creative nonfiction and American literature at Old Dominion University, USA. He is the author of serveral books, including Shohola Falls: A Novel.