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Media – Story Ideas 1. A Different Kind of Success Story 2. Lessons in Living 3. Half Century of Bonding and Support 4. Unique Resource for Parents, Educators, etc. 5. 11 Families and 60+ Years 6. The "Ideal Divorce" 7. "He Can Read a Book and Build a House" 8. My Only Regret …. 9. "The Rebound" and other Uplifting Stories 10. What is Success? 11. Where Are Your Children Going? 12. A New York City Story 13. He Starts and I Finish 14. The Bi-ennial Reunions 15. Success is Not About Wealth or Fame …. The Holland Avenue Boys: A Success Storyby Howard E. Fischer Published by Sundog Ltd. Nashville, TN ISBN 1-59744-059-0 Softcover, 176 pages with illustrations Publication Date: September 2006
For Immediate Release
This is a positive, upbeat, revealing portrait of 11 men from Holland Avenue in the Bronx, New York spanning more than 60 years. An emotional, passionate, psychological portrayal it shows how each of these Boys, from working class backgrounds, has developed with respect to personal growth, careers, lifestyles and relationships while maintaining a camaraderie, brotherhood and intimacy through interaction and support for each other. The story vividly reflects character traits that have contributed to their successes and helped them overcome obstacles. It shows genuine feelings for each other, recounts poignant memories of their early lifestyle, informs as to how their successes have impacted on wives, children, parents and others and tells how they see their futures developing.
This book reveals much about human relationships and also evidences the effect on the Boys' growth of environment, education, recreation, religion, societal and social pressures, family and peers. It captures important aspects of their development, such as competition engendered by street games, reunions, role models and career, personal and educational choices. Readers will be able to gain an insight into urban life of a bygone era in terms of values, support systems, opportunities and obstacles to success. This story also suggests how we can recapture some of these values and resources for current and future generations. (Continued on next page)
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THE HOLLAND AVENUE BOYS A SUCCESS STORY
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