Despair & Hope: Local Author Shares Memoir In-Person
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, local author Mitch Rosen will talk about his memoir, Columbus Day.
What began as an exciting new chapter—moving to a new home in Howard Beach, Queens—soon turned into a nightmare. In a haunting narrative set against a backdrop of cruelty and despair, a mother’s twisted plan alters the course of her young son’s life forever. Driven by her own need to escape her burdens, she devises a disturbing scheme: to have her son institutionalized. Meanwhile, his father, well aware of her deteriorating mental state, chooses the path of passivity, allowing her heartless plan to succeed.
This is not only a story of a mother’s betrayal but also a powerful testament to a child’s extraordinary resilience. Despite the horrors within the walls of the institution, he refuses to succumb to despair. He finds the strength to overcome the chaos and subsequently thrive.
Come meet Mitch Rosen, hear his story and ask questions. Books will be available for purchase and are available on Amazon.
Registration is NOT required, but always preferred.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Large Meeting Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Adult In Person