When I Grew Up in Brooklyn
When I Grew Up in Brooklyn by Herbert Turner is a reflective account of life in the East New York section of Brooklyn during the 1940s and 1950s. Published by Xlibris US on May 11, 2021, this 66-page book is written in English and offers insights into the author’s formative years, highlighting the friendships and simple pleasures that defined his upbringing.
Readers will find a blend of biography and humor as Turner recounts his experiences, from childhood games to school days and early romantic encounters. The narrative captures the essence of growing up in a vibrant community, illustrating how these experiences contributed to his development of street smarts and resilience. The book also touches on his transition to adulthood, detailing his journey through night school while working full-time, ultimately leading to his graduation from Pace College in 1968.
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Growing up in the East New York section of Brooklyn in the 1940’s and 1950’s was a combination of developing lifelong friendships and enjoying the simple things life offered during that era. From the games we played to the schools we attended and the girls we dated no one had it better than us. As I look back at myself during that period, it gives me great pleasure to know that through it all we came out with street smarts, stronger and wiser than most. After graduating high school I was totally unprepared for college. I worked full time and went to night school. I finally graduated from Pace College in 1968, 8 years after my high school graduation. I am retired since 2002 as Chief Financial Officer of a private real estate company. My wife and I have been married for 56 years. We have three children and 6 grandchildren.
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