What You See in Me

THE INK “What You See In Me” captures a decade in the life of a closeted boy, as he struggles with the “me” nobody sees in search of the man he is meant to be during the sensational 60’s in New York City. At the young age of twenty-two, he channels his confusion into his lifetime calling.THE PEN Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Theatre- Learning, based in Jamaica Estates. For over a quarter of a century, our diverse casts of children of all abilities - from exceptional to extraordinary - shared one spotlight and flourished as young actors onstage and young adults offstage.THE REFLECTIONS “What You See In Me” uses elements of poetry and playwriting to create a novel whose post-modern and non-traditional style creates something unique and insightful of the growth of Jacob Topol. The episodes interlock well-enough to form a unified whole that reminded me in structure of John Fante’s or Charles Bukowski’s fiction. The story itself was strong and moving. In short, I loved the book. -J. Brantingham, Author and Educator“What You See In Me” is mind-boggling. Powerful. It has pathos and humor in the blend. I am a fast reader but I have slowed down to fully digest your words, your observations. I am hooked. Should I misquote Isherwood … you are “a camera” my dear, dear Bobby.-L. Spanierman, Executive Editor, Nassau Herald Read more