Growing Up in the City

About the Book

Discover the days of the Great Depression, World War II and the post-war years through the eyes and ears of a young Irish-American Catholic boy who grew up in Jersey city, New Jersey.

Young boys always have many childhood adventures in sports and neighborhood games. John is able to share his life and relationships with you. His friends and foes come to life, in particular, his memories of his first close friend, Phyllis. The story also tells about the neighborhood heroes who were killed during World War II, and it describes some of the key battles of the war.

As the story unfolds, we find that young John depended on his Irish immigrant parents for love and guidance, and they were always there when he needed them.

About the Author

John Keegan was born in Jersey City NJ and lived there until age 30. He attended and graduated from St. Paul?s Grammar School, St. Peter?s Prep, and St. Peter?s College. At St. Peter?s College he majored in English, and minored in History and Science. He has a Masters Degree in Education from Seton Hall University. He has taught in private schools and public schools in NJ and AZ. He retired from the Littleton School System in Cashion, AZ in 1995, where he taught English and Reading at Underdown Jr. High School. He currently lives in Glendale, Arizona with his wife Judy. His children and six grandchildren live in Mesa and Chandler, Arizona.