My Two Cents: A collection of Short Stories, by Arthur Dean
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"My Two Cents" is the first book of short stores by New London, CT, writer, Arthur Dean. He writes in his introduction: I have always envied writers who lived through difficult times-war, famine, international intrigue. If they followed the old adage, "Write what you know," they had plenty of material. When I first began to write, in my mid-forties, often at 4 or 5 in the morning, I feared that my "ordinary life," as a first generation Jewish-American, was far from interesting. Yet, despite my misgivings, I plunged ahead, letting my everyday concerns surface in my writing."
My Two Cents: A collection of Short Stories, by Arthur Dean - Amazon Sales Rank: #2715799 in Books
- Published on: 2015-11-23
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.61" h x .51" w x 6.69" l, .86 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 242 pages
My Two Cents: A collection of Short Stories, by Arthur Dean From the Author DEDICATIONThis book is dedicated to my wife, Barbara. We met on line 40 years ago while students at the University of Pennsylvania before that meant a computer aided encounter. We have rarely been separated since. She edited my stories, and encouraged me, fueling me with her enthusiasm, listening to my ideas at al hours of the day or night. At times I think I write just to see if I can make her smile.
From the Back Cover "You've enjoyed reading Singer, Bellow, Malamud and Potok. Now feast your eyes on the short stories of the "Dean" of Jewish authors, Artie Dean. A periodontist by vocation, he found his calling writing pieces for The Jewish Leader, the bi-weekly newspaper serving Eastern Connecticut. This versatile writer is equally proficient with fiction and non-fiction, mysteries and reflections, profound insights and humor. You will cherish these writings, especially if your literary taste buds savor contemporary Jewish perspectives on matters as diverse as Israel, synagogue, baby boomers and baseball. Regarding the latter, Dizzy and Daffy Dean enthralled fans in the 20th century. Now is Artie Dean's time. Enjoy!"-Rabbi Aaron Rosenberg, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanu-El, Waterford, CT"Finding humor and meaning in life's day-to-day happenings is the secret of a good storyteller, Artie Dean is a master feller story teller. You will enjoy these stories! Growing up in Washington Heights, New York, and then raising a big family in suburban Connecticut with children choosing markedly divergent paths, has provided Artie Dean with a wealth of material to fashion heart-warming and enjoyable tales. You will enjoy these stories very much!"-Jerry Fischer, Executive Directive, Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut,New London, CT"In this engagingly versatile collection of stories, Artie Dean, a dentist by trade and a writer by birth, plumbs afresh post-war Jewish life here with wit, intimacy, candor and nostalgia about characters and community, family and personal history, all the while serving up unflinching and indelibly familiar portraits of who we were, are and ever will be."-Steve Slosberg, Retired columnist for The New London Day"If you want honest and genuine sentiment that touches the heart and soul, sip Artie Dean's My Two Cents slowly. Here you will enjoy writing that resonates with rich and riveting treasure-at once a touching personal diary of emotion, empathy and angst, a reflective biographically driven narrative that flirts with fiction, and a penetrating tribute to the measure of our humanity. Here, regardless of your background and experience, you will find real life full of hopes, fears, dreams, humor, joy, sadness and longing."-Marc Goldsmith, Professor of Communication Arts and Humanities, Mitchell College, New London, CT
About the Author Artie Dean was born in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. After finishing a BA at New York University in 1974 he attended the University of Pennsylvania for his dental degree, where he met his wife Barbara. After a residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia he trained at Boston University until 1981 to become a Periodontist, a specialist in dental implants and gum diseases. He has been practicing in Groton, Connecticut since 1981. While his scientific training may not be relevant to his writing career, certainly raising his four children was. In fact his storytelling truly began while putting the kids to bed. In the Dean household bedtimes were an elaborate affair. Artie told "chose your own adventure," stories each night and the children would choose the outcome. As his four children entered adolescence their desire for bedtime stories understandably waned. But their father's imagination did not. He began to write stories and essays for both the Waterford Times newspaper and the Jewish Leader of Eastern Connecticut. His column, "My Two Cents," has appeared biweekly in the Jewish Leader for the past ten years. This collection includes a variety of stories from the "My Two Cents" column and sports related essays originally printed in the Waterford Times. Three of the stories: "My Father's Shoes," "The Kiddush Cup," and "A Family Found," were published in the Masorti/Conservative Judaism magazine, an international publication distributed to members of the Conservative Movement throughout the United States and Canada.Artie lives with his wife, Barbara, in Waterford, Connecticut. He continues to write, and Barbara edits all his work. Currently he is working on a novel. He plans to publish another collection of short stories next year.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Contemporary Descendant of Isaac Bashevis Singer By Two Upper West Side Readers This writer captures the essence of humanity in its imperfection, humor and full spectrum of emotional life. He is a gifted writer who knows how to tell a tale. You will read through this with recognition and insight. You will be at once entertained and moved by the vision of humanity mined by this writer. When you finally put this book down, it will be with the awareness that you have become a better person for having read it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. a great compilation of the essence of growing up in the ... By alan greenwald a great compilation of the essence of growing up in the sixties and seventies, second generation families with all the trials and tribulations of fatherhood friendship and relationships. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story in a well written and easy to read style.
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