Telling it the way it was, which includes over 60 interviews from different boroughborn and raised bronxites that found their influences in the bronx. Books by arlene alda author of just kids from the bronx. Booktalking just kids from the bronx by arlene alda by miranda mcdermott. An oral history author arlene alda recently paid a visit to the new jersey homes kittay senior apartments where she brought together young and old bronxites for an exciting intergenerational panel discussion on what it means to be a kid from the bronx. Theres always room for rum cake the new york times. All author proceeds will go to several childrens organizations located in the bronx. Rick meyerowitz, bronxite and new yorker cartoonist featured in alda s book, will be a special guest. Arlene alda s book just kids from the bronx will be on sale beginning march 3. Alrene alda just kids from the bronx 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. 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. Arlene alda, chazz palminteri look back at the bronx.
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. Arlene alda releases book about bronxites bronx times. An oral history will bring together young and old bronxites for an exciting intergenerational panel discussion on. 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. 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. Arlene alda biography facts, childhood, family life. The bronx is where michael kay, the new york yankees playbyplay. Arlene alda has 23 books on goodreads with 2938 ratings. 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. Arlene alda s own bronx memories were a jumpingoff point from which to reminisce with a nun, a police officer, an urban planner, and with al pacino, carl reiner, colin powell, maira kalman, bobby bonilla, mary higgins clark, and many other leading artists, athletes, scientists, and entrepreneursexperiences spanning six decades of bronx living. An oral history, arlene alda, introduces readers to several notable bronx natives, including al pacino, colin powell and mary higgins clark. Through the voices of more than 60 interviewees, alda except the color grey, 2011, etc. Was it something you had thought about for a long time, or did you have an aha moment and think, i want to do a book like this.
For arlene and alan alda, the keys to a long life together include luck, good timing, lots of laughter and a healthy dose of forgetfulness. Arlene alda born arlene weiss in the bronx, ny graduated phi beta kappa from hunter college, received a fulbright scholarship to study clarinet in germany, and became a clarinetist in the houston symphony, under leopold stokowski. Arlene alda grew up in the bronx in a huge building called the mayflower. Alda spent his childhood with his parents travelling around the united states in support of his fathers job as a performer in burlesque theatres. 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. The bronx is where michael kay, the new york yankees playbyplay b. I was mesmerized reading about the childhoods of celebrities and. 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. Lunch by david grecos arthur avenue caterers is included in the ticket. Announcing arlene alda s latest book for adults, just kids from the bronx telling it the way it was. The vivid oral histories in arlene aldas just kids from the bronx reveal what it was like to grow.
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. 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 city. 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.
Chatting with arlene alda, just another kid from the bronx. 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. For more information see nypls website terms and conditions. A downtoearth, inspiring book about the american promise fulfilled. Arlene alda, who grew up in the bronx, graduated phi beta kappa from hunter college, and then received a fulbright scholarship to study clarinet in cologne, germany in 195455. She and her husband, actor alan alda, live in new york city and long island.
She is known for her work on the four seasons 1981, shooting an elephant 2016 and punky brewster 1984. About the author arlene alda author and photographer. A touching and provocative collection of memories that evoke the history of one of americas most influential boroughsthe bronx through some of its many success stories. Author and photographer arlene alda joins us for a signing of her new book just kids from the bronx. A trio of bronx books tell the tales of the borough. Alan and arlene alda on their burlesque and bronx childhoods. Arlene alda is an american photographer, childrens author, and former clarinetist. 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. The bronx is where michael kay, the new york yankees playbyplay broadcaster, first experienced baseball, where j. Arlene aldas new book recounts the bronx childhoods of 64. Alda will share personal anecdotes about growing up in the borough, and read excerpts and sign copies of her book. Photographer arlene alda, herself a bronx native b.
Check out this biography to know about her childhood, personal life, career, and achievements. Stories of immigrant life, alda provides the photographs to illustrate a text written by linda granfield. Then she would sprint home and decorate her familys apartment in the northeast section of the bronx with tiny jelly jars bursting with posies. 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. Writing her newest book, just kids from the bronx telling it the way it was. Arlene alda project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Childrens book author arlene alda in 2015 will release just kids from the bronx, a collection of success stories and. His father robert alda born alphonso giuseppe giovanni roberto dabruzzo was an actor and singer, and his mother joan browne was a homemaker and.
Alda was born alphonso joseph dabruzzo on january 28, 1936 in the bronx, new york city. 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. Alice mcdermott, national book award for fiction winner and author of new york times bestselling novel someone the childhood recollections in arlene aldas fascinating just kids from the bronx run the gamut from surprisingly funny to painfully shocking. Alan alda, 79, starred in tvs mash and has been in more than 45 films. Arlene 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. She then married the actor alan alda and after their youngest daughter started school, alda pursued her interests in photography and in writing. As a child, arlene alda loved picking violets that grew along the banks of the river that ran through her neighborhood. Alda was born arlene weiss in the bronx, new york city to jewish parents. Arlene alda born arlene weiss in the bronx, ny graduated phi beta kappa from hunter college, received a fulbright scholarship to study clarinet in. Among the wonders of arlene aldas wondrous book is the stunning quality of the storytelling. In her new book, just kids from the bronx, arlene alda weaves together an amazing crosssection of personal stories that takes the reader through the bronx. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. She attended evander childs high school and hunter college, graduating in january 1954 as a music major, phi beta kappa, cum laude.
If you were born and raised in the bronx, then this book is for you. Announcing arlene aldas latest book for adults, just kids from the bronx telling it the way it was. Patrongenerated content represents the views and interpretations of the patron, not necessarily those of the new york public library. There were 96 apartments in each building, so at least 400 people lived in those two buildings, with tons of kids. The pieces span from the late 1920s to the early 1990s and capture the evolution of a neighborhood. Arlene alda discusses just kids from the bronx bronx times. Just kids from the bronx, a collection of 62 oral histories edited by the photographer and author arlene alda into compact memoir. She has been married to alan alda since march 15, 1957. An oral history publication date march 3, 2015 from henry holt and co available now. Arlene alda sips coffee and shares a laugh with her husband alan. Her most recent book, just kids from the bronx henry holt and co.
Arlene alda author of just kids from the bronx goodreads. Arlene alda was born on march 12, 1933 in bronx, new york, usa as arlene hope weiss. A chance conversation at a dinner party on long island led photographer and writer arlene alda to compile the stories of new yorkers who, like herself, hailed from the bronx. The book tells the stories of four immigrant families who came to america from different countries and at different times but who all lived on new york city s lower east side. His wife arlene, 82, is a photographer and writer, and author of just kids from the bronx henry holt, an. 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. Arlene alda bxjhi bronx jewish historical initiative. Just kids from the bronx arlene alda 9781627790956. Arlene alda s most popular book is just kids from the bronx. What sparked the idea for the book just kids from the bronx. She became a member of the national orchestra, a training orchestra, conducted by leon barzin. But the parts that go into this whole are equally rich as pieces of literature.
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