Uphill is Hard... Downhill is Harder

Uphill is Hard... Downhill is HarderMy father is in jail. Its late 1929, and my mother has been forced to move from Springfield, Massachusetts to the Bronx, New York. She doesnt go with much luggage. She brings along her two daughters, Joyce and Judy. She holds one by each hand and carries me in her uterus. So begins the nearly 100 year musings in Murray Kronicks memoir. Its a rollicking ride through his life experiences. Its a heartwarming story of courage, perseverance, and humor. Its

My father is in jail.

ItÕs late 1929, and my mother has been forced to move from Springfield, Massachusetts to the Bronx, New York. She doesnÕt go with much luggage. She brings along her two daughters, Joyce and Judy. She holds one by each hand and carries me in her uterus.

So begins the nearly 100 year musings in Murray KronickÕs memoir. ItÕs a rollicking ride through his life experiences. ItÕs a heartwarming story of courage, perseverance, and humor. ItÕs a portrait of deep everlasting love to his wife Sylvia, clearly the love of his life - as well as his respected equal.

Murray asserts that everyoneÕs life story should be properly documented. He shares, he reflects, and he even ponders about this very memoir, as he writes it:
ÒÉcould a DNA test administered to a future descendant uncover and dissect Murray KronickÕs personal fears or pleasures, his struggles and triumphs, his intellect, humor, or integrity? Will DNA reveal his political convictions, or whether he believed in God? Could it identify whether he was a good spouse, and equally as important, a good parent?

As of this printing, DNA tests still have their limitations. But reading this book will enlighten you to one manÕs extraordinary journey - and along the way, his extraordinary character.