A Bronx Girl




Here’s the direct link to Amazon.

https://bit.ly/ABronxGirl

Also here is the link to my Zoom A BRONX GIRL book release event from November 4th, a rousing interview hosted by Lloyd Russell from local California TV’s “LIT with LLOYD“ show where he interviews me about the memoir. Lots of friends from my Bronx days are also featured here talking about their experience of growing up in New York City and specifically on the great old Bronx!

Link to the recorded Zoom interview below. Please have the passcode handy which is also indicated below.

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