The Soul of Central New York: Syracuse Stories

The Soul of Central New York: Syracuse Stories

A group of strangers risk death along the New York State Thruway to save a soldier from a burning truck. The true story, as told by football legend Jim Brown, of how the number 44 rose to prominence at Syracuse University. The beautiful yet tragic connection between Vice President Joseph Biden and Syracuse. The impossible account of how Eric Carle, one of the worldâ€™s great childrenâ€™s authors, found his way to a childhood friend through a photograph taken in Syracuse more than eighty years ago.

All these tales can be found in The Soul of Central New York, a collection of columns by Sean Kirst that spans almost a quarter-century. During his long career as a writer for the Syracuse Post-Standard, Kirst won some of the most prestigious honors in journalism, including the Ernie Pyle Award, given annually to one American writer who best captures the hopes and dreams of everyday Americans.

For Kirst, his canvas is Syracuse, an upstate city of staggering beauty and profound struggle. In this book, readers will find a nuanced explanation of how Syracuse is intertwined with the spiritual roots of the Six Nations, as well as a soliloquy from a grieving father whose son was lost to violence on the streets. In these emotional contradictionsâ€•in the resilience, love, and heart-break of its peopleâ€•Kirst offers a vivid portrait of his city and, in the end, gives readers hope.
Country USA
Brand Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer Syracuse University Press
Binding Paperback
Height 9
Length 6
Weight 1.25002102554
Width 1.0625
NumberOfItems 1
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer	Syracuse University Press
Binding	Paperback
Height	9
Length	6
Weight	1.25002102554
Width	1.0625
NumberOfItems	1
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Soul of Central New York: Syracuse Stories

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