EDDIE LENNON’S COMPELLING NEW BOOK IS
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EDDIE LENNON
$24.95 • Hardcover • 156 Pages
MY FRIEND GUS
The tale of an unlikely friendship between two people who need it more than they know.
PETE MCCARTHY is a recent college graduate who should be ready to take on the world as he prepares for his new job as an analyst at a bank. He is a smart and determined young professional. What people don’t know is that he feels depressed and alone. Because he hides this from his family and friends, his behavior and attitude are misunderstood. He’s just looking for some hope in a dim world.
Gus Sanford is a longtime widower and a retired stuntman, best known for his work in 1970s action movies. However, now he lives a very simple life on Long Island in the same town as Pete. His small, walk-up apartment is across the street from his favorite restaurant, Antonio’s, where he often goes to drink at the bar. Now in his 80s, he struggles with loneliness and poor health.
Gus and Pete strike up an unexpected friendship that nobody else understands or really accepts. The two men provide the companionship they need at this point in their lives, but don’t realize how much they count on each other until life tests them both.
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Praise for MY FRIEND GUS
“Eddie Lennon’s compelling storytelling skillfully portrays the connection between characters from different generations, illustrating that deep bonds can flourish regardless of age. This book offers a poignant reminder that friendship is rooted in human connection and shared experiences.”
“MY FRIEND GUS is a well-crafted story about two lives running on different paths, yet destined to intersect in the most intentional way. Through beautiful storytelling, Lennon tenderly delves into life’s most significant transitions—whether at its genesis or nearing its end. This heartwarming read not only highlights how people, regardless of their differences, can find themselves needing one another, but it also invites readers to reflect on their own personal journeys. It’s a gentle read that will truly touch your heart. What a way to honor this beautiful and complex thing called life!”
“MY FRIEND GUS is a gripping and wonderfully relatable read. It vividly captures the internal struggles of a young man (Pete McCarthy) caught between locking into a career path to satisfy his family’s legacy and wanting to follow his own heart. Most striking is the unexpected and fiercely loyal friendship between characters two generations apart whose passions for baseball, Italian food, and independence deepen their bond and elevate our spirits page after beautifully rendered page. A stellar debut!”