American Gyro

<p><strong>Warm bighearted and irresistible</strong>. Elise Juska author of <em>Reunion</em></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>A luminously written coming-of-age story abounding in compassion and wisdom. </strong><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Kirkus Reviews (starred review)</em></p><p>Johnny Demos knows he must leave behind his close-knit family and their small-town restaurant if he wants to pursue his dream of becoming an actor in New York. With the passing of his Greek-immigrant grandfather the weight of family responsibility looms heavier than ever.</p><p>Just as the future of the restaurant threatens to pull him back a surprising family connection lands Johnny a dream role opposite his Hollywood idol-his one chance to break into the movies. But a sudden tragedy forces Johnny to confront a life-altering decision-one that will define who he truly is and what he values most.</p><p><em>American Gyro</em> is a modern reimagining of the American Dream once embodied by Johnny's grandfather and now left for Johnny to redefine on his own terms.</p>