I Alone

This book is about a young boy growing up on Staten Island NY during the early 1960's and 1970's. The father and son bond that evolved into a friendship. The love and compassion a son had for his Dad. The teachable moments and conversations throughout the years that made a significant difference in a young man's life. During those years all the emotional ups and downs of childhood to manhood. Living through turbulent world issues and politics. Assassinations Nuclear war threats family moving family issues divorce separations monetary issues failures despair loneliness homelessness jubilation joy empathy caring rudeness disdain revenge darkness celebrations happiness etc. Learning about people good and bad habits. Losing your best friend unexpectedly. Death and darkness. Murder. Violence. Cheating and Betrayal. This book has all of those things and more. I experienced all of these emotions during 1962 to 1978. Enjoy the ride!