Publisher's Synopsis
A chance encounter in a dark alley sets the stage for an unexpected journey-one that intertwines the lives of a high-powered lawyer and two teenage dropouts attempting to mug him. What begins as an act of desperation unfolds into a series of fateful intersections, some near-tragic, others deeply transformative.
Through twists and turns, the story explores the stark contrasts-and surprising commonalities-between three individuals from opposite ends of the socioeconomic spectrum, each navigating their own struggles. Can they truly learn from one another? Can understanding bridge the gap between privilege and poverty?
Rich with thought-provoking themes, the novel weaves in the words of literary greats like Melville, A.E. Housman, James Baldwin, A.A. Milne, and Maya Angelou. As fresh as tomorrow's headlines and as raw as the streets of New York-from the opulence of the Upper East Side to the shadows of its forgotten corners-this book is a gripping meditation on fate, resilience, and human connection.
Reviews of the Play, SOMETIME CHILD, performed at the THEATRE OF THE NEW CITY in NEW YORK CITY from which this book was derived: "The story line of a fresh new Play, SOMETIME CHILD, contains many twists and turns which propel the plot forward. I saw a multi-million dollar Broadway Play about race and circumstances the night before I saw, SOMETIME CHILD. This off-Broadway production was far more emotionally engaging."- Theatre Reviews from SEAT.COM "Would you excuse me for loving this heart warming Play, SOMETIME CHILD? It focuses on the meaning of redemption as an unlikely friendship develops between two individuals at opposite ends of the wealth spectrum. Far from preachy, the drama unfolds with the vitality, truth, humor and surprising twists and turns."
- Penelope Karageorge, BA/MFA "This afternoon I went to see SOMETIME CHILD. I was moved by this Play of hope and belief that one can rise from the wretchedness of a life dominated by poverty and criminal activity to one of achievement through education and the invaluable help of a human being who deeply cares."
-Drama Critic, Rosina Fernoff
