Whataya Gonna Do? - Floyd, Gary
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While plotting his strategic escape from Brooklyn, a New York Jew considers his highly comical upbringing. Armed only with a beguiling sense of humor, a love for music, and a steadfast dedication to self-metamorphosis, how does a lower middle-class New York Jew rise above his humble and often turbulent urban beginnings? I found your story a pleasurable and interesting read. It brought to mind the narrative in "A Christmas Story," introspective in an innocent and honest way, yet humorous and relatable. -Jennifer Ricci, fellow book club member I can't help reading it with your voice and…mehr

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While plotting his strategic escape from Brooklyn, a New York Jew considers his highly comical upbringing. Armed only with a beguiling sense of humor, a love for music, and a steadfast dedication to self-metamorphosis, how does a lower middle-class New York Jew rise above his humble and often turbulent urban beginnings? I found your story a pleasurable and interesting read. It brought to mind the narrative in "A Christmas Story," introspective in an innocent and honest way, yet humorous and relatable. -Jennifer Ricci, fellow book club member I can't help reading it with your voice and mannerisms in my head... Your humor comes through loud and clear. -Martin Hamilton, fellow book club member You got your point across about the power of humor and how essential it is for navigating through life's challenges. -Mitch Stevens, brother Your book made me laugh out loud at times. -Barbara McMichael, friend and long-time Seattle Times book reviewer
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Gary Floyd is the author of four books. His short stories and flash fiction have appeared in several magazines. He is based in Massachusetts and operates a blog that showcases his work. The Road Sometimes Travelled can be found at https://theroadsometimestravelled.blogspot.com. Floyd graduated with a history degree with a concentration in American Studies, including several graduate-level American Studies courses. He was a member of the history honor society. He has worked as a journalist as well as worked with at-risk youth. He has attended the Wildacres Writers Workshop in North Carolina annually for nearly 30 years, where he hones his writing skills with a community of writers. From 2011-2014, he edited a Boston labor blog called Labors Pains where he was on the periphery of covering US Uncut movement as well as Boston's Occupy Wall Street movement. He was a member of SEIU who took part in the union's lobbying effort in Washington, DC.