My Pomonok

Set in a Queens housing project during the 1950s and 1960s, this memoir captures the vibrant childhood experiences before modern technology reshaped play. It reflects on a community where kids gathered for spontaneous games like punch ball and stoop ball, creating a lively paradise far removed from the idealized suburban life depicted in television shows of the era. The narrative emphasizes the authenticity of growing up in a close-knit environment filled with adventure and camaraderie, highlighting the joys and challenges of that unique upbringing.