My City in Portrait & Song

From His Birth When His Father Clutched The Stillborn JAnthon Dacosta (JTone) In His Hands And Willed His Son Back To Life The Award-Winning PoetS Existence On Earth Has Been Nothing Short Of An Extraordinary Ride. From His Early Years As A Boy In The Italian Neighborhoods Of South Philadelphia Through His Careers ... As A Firefighter Weightlifter And World-Class Bodybuilder Movie Stunt Man Respected Film And Stage Actor Who Shared The Spotlight With Some Of The IndustryS Brightest Stars Journalist Advocate For Human Rights And Loving Family Man JTone Offers A Unique And Emotional Perspective To The Challenges Of Life. . Since Having His First Book Published In 1965 There Has Been Little Doubt That JTone Is Truly One Of The Most Talented Poets In The Modern Era. In 1986 And Again In 1988 JTone Became The Recipient Of The Coveted Golden Poet Award By World Book Of Poetry A Tribute To His Talents And Ability To Reach His Readers Through Poetry.. My City In Portrait & Song Takes The Reader On An Emotional Roller-Coaster Ride As The Author Shares Some Of LifeS Most Intimate Experiences Through His Unique Poetic Talents.