New York Irish Center & Origin 1st Irish Festival present:
"Rockin' the Bronx" by Larry Kirwan
Book launch, Q&A, and reception!
Larry Kirwan of Black 47 will read from "Rockin' The Bronx", his recently published novel, and will be interviewed by Rich McLaughlin, Program Director of WFUV-FM.
"Rockin' the Bronx" vividly transports readers to the vibrant and chaotic world of 1980s Bronx, where Irish immigrants forged a new community amidst the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, political upheaval, and cultural transformation. Featuring a blend of drama, passion, and musical evolution into a searing narrative, as seen through the eyes of characters like the groundbreaking gay hero, a book-loving, hard-hitting immigrant with IRA roots, and the central couple, Seán and Mary, Kirwan explores the intersecting worlds of personal identity and communal struggle.