Description

In the restless, fast-talking streets of New York City, a young actor chasing his dreams discovers that ambition comes with bruises, detours, and unexpected allies. As he navigates auditions, friendships, and the shifting rhythms of a city still shaking off the 1960s, his coming-of-age story unfolds with energy, surprise, and irresistible humor. More than a personal transformation, the novel captures New York’s evolution—its grit, glamour, and constant reinvention—while probing themes of identity, aspiration, and the ways love and chance can redirect a life. With Wilton Barnhardt’s sharp wit and vivid sense of place, this is a lively, character-driven journey that feels both intimate and unmistakably urban.

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Emma Who Saved My Life

Wilton Barnhardt

paperback

Macdonald Futura

Published Jan 1, 1990

480 pages

ISBN: 9780708847893

available

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Details

First Published

1989

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Emma Who Saved My Life by Wilton Barnhardt.

Suicide/Self-Harm
Death/Grief
Abuse
War/Trauma