These Things Happen

A Novel

Michael Eon

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English

Girl Friday Productions
02 January 2024

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his pain-except for the one thing that might work.

Growing up in 1970s Brooklyn under the shadow of his tyrannical father and against the backdrop of the Son of Sam murders, the Karen Ann Quinlan tragedy, and the New York Yankees' back-to-back championship seasons, Daniel Zimmer struggles to find a sense of safety and belonging. Daniel and his brother Max find moments of solace in the rebellious rhythms of early punk and metal bands like the Ramones and Judas Priest. But when faced with an unexpected family tragedy-for which he feels responsible-Daniel discovers the magical escape that alcohol can provide, numbing his pain and guilt.

Carrying the trauma of his youth into adulthood, Daniel falls deeper into alcoholism as he fights to face life on life's terms. Then, just as he finally begins to embrace sobriety, Max attempts suicide and Daniel's ex-fiancee makes an unexpected reappearance. Forced to face his demons head-on, Daniel struggles to take things one day at a time.

Flashing through Daniel's life, past and present, this nostalgic ode to Brooklyn is an unflinching account of the inevitable ups and downs of recovery and coming of age. Ultimately, it is a story of the ravages of generational abuse and the power of recognizing addiction and opening the door to the possibilities of redemption.

By: Michael Eon
Imprint: Girl Friday Productions
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 19mm
ISBN: 9781959411161
ISBN 10: 1959411160
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 02 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Eon earned a BA in psychology from the University of Michigan and an MA in international affairs from Columbia University. A former board member of the Audio Publishers Association and a former producer of major motion pictures and television productions, Michael worked in the publishing and entertainment industries for more than twenty years. Michael discovered the core of this story through the cathartic processing of autobiographical memories, following its evolution into this novel of redemption and recovery. These Things Happen is his first novel. Originally from the New York area, he currently lives in New Hampshire with his family.

Reviews for These Things Happen: A Novel

“Urgent, beautifully written . . . with well-drawn characters and a vivid, engaging storyline, These Things Happen . . . imparts a compelling message.” —BookLife Reviews (Editor’s Pick) “Smooth, evocative prose, well-drawn characters, and the intriguing time and place of 1970s Brooklyn. . . . A thoughtful read.” —BlueInk Review “Raw and compelling. . . . The energy of being a child in a city that will eat you up if you let it seeps through the pages.” —Readers’ Favorite “Suffused with an ambivalent, deeply melancholic nostalgia that recalls the turbulent family dynamics of J. D. Salinger.” —IndieReader