I found myself reading and rereading many passages to make sure i took it all in. There were 96 apartments in each building, so at least 400 people lived in those two buildings, with tons of kids. Arlene and alan alda in the studio for just kids from the. Harry and sue lewis met in the 40es as teenagers living in the bronx. Arlene alda interview just kids from the bronx youtube. Through the voices of more than 60 interviewees, alda except the color grey, 2011, etc.
Arlene alda s most popular book is just kids from the bronx. The vivid oral histories in arlene aldas just kids from the bronx reveal what it was like to grow up in the place that bred the influencers in just about every field of endeavor. Join your fellow bronxites for the bronx museums second in the series of back in the bronx programs featuring writer arlene alda interviewed by her husband, the actor alan alda. As a child, arlene alda loved picking violets that grew along the banks of the river that ran through her neighborhood. A touching and provocative collection of autobiographical recollections that evoke the history of one of americas most influential boroughs the bronxthrough some of its many success stories all author proceeds from this book will be donated to organizations that benefit children in the bronx. Arlene alda author of just kids from the bronx goodreads. Arlene alda releases book about bronxites bronx times.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Alda is the author of on set firesidesimon and schuster 1981 illustrated with over one hundred of her photographs and the last days of mash unicorn, 1983 with photos by alda and cowritten with her husband, alan alda. I received a free copy of just kids from the bronx from henry holt. Interviews with actors nigel davenport and luke askew, actress marlene clark. She switched careers when her children were young and became an awardwinning photographer and author who has written nineteen books, including just kids. Arlene alda has 23 books on goodreads with 2938 ratings. Arlene alda with regis philbin, alan alda and tats cru. You dont have to be from the bronx or a new yorker to appreciate arlene aldas incredible writingor obvious love for the bronx. Shock cinema back issues subscriptions shock cinema magazine. Writing her newest book, just kids from the bronx telling it the way it was.
But the parts that go into this whole are equally rich as pieces of literature. The vivid oral histories in arlene alda s just kids from the bronx reveal what it was like to grow up in the place that bred the influencers in just about every field of endeavor today. Telling it the way it was, which includes over 60 interviews from different boroughborn and raised bronxites that found their influences in the bronx. The pieces span from the late 1920s to the early 1990s and capture the evolution of a neighborhood. Just kids from the bronx telling it the way it was an oral. Just kids from the bronx arlene alda macmillan publishers. In her new book, just kids from the bronx, author arlene alda explores the childhood of some of the bronxs most notable natives from al.
She has been married to alan alda since march 15, 1957. In her book just kids from the bronx, the author arlene alda collects more than 60 evocative oral histories from a diverse group that includes. Alice mcdermott, national book award for fiction winner and author of new york times bestselling novel someone the childhood recollections in arlene alda s fascinating just kids from the bronx run the gamut from surprisingly funny to painfully shocking. Listen in on arlene and alan alda as they record the audiobook of arlene s book just kids from the bronx. In just kids from the bronx, famous names recall their roots. Arlene aldas own bronx memories were a jumpingoff point from which to reminisce with a nun, a police officer, an urban planner, and with carl reiner, colin powell, maira kalman, and many other leading artists, athletes, scientists and entrepreneurs experiences spanning six decades. Arlene and alan alda in the studio for just kids from the bronx.
Reviews include alan alda and patrick mcgoohan in elmore leonards the. Kittay senior apartments presents just kids from the bronx. Alda, 82, will also introduce her new book, just kids from the bronx, a collection of personal stories and memories from 64 noteworthy people who grew up in new york citys northernmost borough. An oral history will bring together young and old bronxites for an exciting intergenerational panel discussion on. A downtoearth, inspiring book about the american promise fulfilled. Books by arlene alda author of just kids from the bronx. Arlene alda was born on march 12, 1933 in bronx, new york, usa as arlene hope weiss. Then she would sprint home and decorate her familys apartment in the northeast section of the bronx with tiny jelly jars bursting with posies. In my chat with arlene alda, she shares her process for her book, just kids from the bronx as well as thoughts on new york city where she still resides.
Barbara walters a touching and provocative collection of memories that evoke the history of one of americas most influential. In my chat with arlene alda, she shares her process for her book, just kids from the bronx as well as. Booktalking just kids from the bronx by arlene alda by miranda mcdermott, harry belafonte 115th street library december 5, 2016 authors, actors, comedians, musicians, urban plannersthe bronx produces them all. He was an aspiring architect, she was the most beautiful girl in school, and both had a. Brooklyn new york manhattan, the bronx, staten island queens. All author proceeds will go to several childrens organizations located in the bronx.
Many notable people were either born or adopted in new york city. Arlene aldas own bronx memories were a jumpingoff point from which to reminisce with a nun, a police officer, an urban planner, and with al pacino, mary. She is known for her work on the four seasons 1981, shooting an elephant 2016 and punky brewster 1984. In her new book, just kids from the bronx, author arlene alda explores the childhood of some of the bronx s most notable natives from al pacino to colin powell. If you were born and raised in the bronx, then this book is for you. The vivid oral histories in arlene aldas just kids from the bronx reveal what it was. Just kids from the bronx is a bronx tale, to be surea collective.
Among the wonders of arlene aldas wondrous book is the stunning quality of the storytelling. Alda, a classical musician turned awardwinning photographer turned writer, grew up in the bronx as did al pacino, colin powell, maira kalman, neil degrasse tyson, and a. Christina delaine also narrates with sections read by regis philbin, robert klein, and more. Arlene alda, chazz palminteri look back at the bronx. Just kids from the bronx a downtoearth, inspiring book about the american promise fulfilled.
Barbara waltersa touching and provocative collection of memories that evoke the history of one of americas most influential boroughsthe bronx through some of its many success storiesthe vivid oral histories. Arlene alda graduated phi beta kappa from hunter college, received a fulbright scholarship, and realized her dream of becoming a professional clarinetist, playing in the houston symphony under the baton of leopold stokowski. Cathy chester has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis since 1987 and uses her writing to advocate and encourage people to use their abilities to live a healthy and vibrant life. The last days of mash 1983 commentary by alan alda, photographs and notes by arlene alda unicorn publishing house, inc. Arlene alda grew up in the bronx in a huge building called the mayflower. Thank you arlene alda for writing just kids from the bronx. Bronx telling it the way it was an oral historyderek. Her most recent book, just kids from the bronx henry holt and co. The bronx is where al pacino, carl reiner, general colin powell and so many other leading artists, athletes, scientists and entrepreneurs spent their formative years. The bronx is where michael kay, the new york yankees playbyplay b. She switched careers when her children were young and became an awardwinning photographer and author who has written nineteen books, including just kids from the bronx. An oral history, became more than a stroll down memory lane for arlene alda. Chatting with arlene alda, just another kid from the bronx.
Just kids from the bronx is a bronx tale, to be surea collective picture of a place characterized by citizen yearnings to be elsewhere and the glorious discoveries and selfdiscoveries that come with staying put. This oral history, compiled by musician arlene alda, is notable for the intense affection that people who have made it big have for their home borough. Announcing arlene alda s latest book for adults, just kids from the bronx telling it the way it was. Photographer arlene alda, herself a bronx native b. Arlene alda s book just kids from the bronx will be on sale beginning march 3. Booktalking just kids from the bronx by arlene alda. The bronx is where michael a touching and provocative collection of memories that evoke the history of one of americas most influential boroughsthe bronxthrough some of its many success stories. Among the wonders of arlene alda s wondrous book is the stunning quality of the storytelling. Some of the bronx s favorite sons and daughters get together to reflect on stories from arlene alda s new book, just kids from the bronx.