Remember Me to My Father

Set in a small Midwestern town during the mid-1950s, the novel follows Ben Farkas, a young boy grappling with the profound loss of his father. The story unfolds over a tumultuous year marked by the Cleveland Browns' heartbreaking NFL title game loss, capturing Ben's journey through anguish, confusion, and eventual triumph. With exceptional writing and deep compassion for its protagonist, the narrative offers a poignant exploration of youth's struggles amid the complex social and moral landscape of the era, reminiscent of literary greats like Fitzgerald and Hemingway.