Dream Big, Have Faith

I was raised in the Times Square area of New York City, and spent my childhood days among the likes of gangster Champ Segal and heavyweight champ Joe Louis. My new book Honest Sid follows my father through New York's growth from a gas-lit 19th century city of push-carts and family neighborhoods to the growing megalopolis of the 20th century. During his days as a professional baseball player to his adventures with some of the city's most notorious gangsters, Sid always managed to dream big and have faith in the bond of family.

The book showcases such themes as:

• The quintessential American dream of the 1930s
• An unconventional bond between father and son
• The trials and tribulations of a Depression-era New York City
• The Times Square & 8th Avenue scene during the 1930s
• An insider's look at the NYC gambling and speakeasy scene
• How a childhood of horse parlors and transient hotels can turn into a lifetime of academic achievement and scientific excellence

In forthcoming posts I will take you through my favorite scenes - and my favorite memories.  You can also follow me on twitter: @honestsid

Thanks for reading!