Brooklyn NY: A Grim Retrospective

This explosive autobiographical volume is about entertainer Jerry Castaldo growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn, NY, his agonizing descent into the darkness of the city's underbelly and his desperate struggle back to normalcy.

Celebrated NY Post Columnist, Author and playwright Chip Deffaa edited this dark, yet highly inspirational story.

"Heartbreaking," "surprising," "emotionally charged."

"Shocking," "volatile," "riveting" and "just plain scary."

Those comments are from readers of this book who cut a wide swath across a varied demographic--men, women; young, old; and who are from varying socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and locales.

Michael Musto, award-winning "Village Voice" celebrity gossip columnist and TV's "E! Channel" regular, calls Brooklyn NY: A Grim Retrospective:
"A gritty tale of dark struggle!"
--The Village Voice, NYC

America's largest Italian American paper promises:
"You'll be captured from the very first page and will find in his story an inspirational message of hope for all who face obstacles in their walk through life."
--The Italian Tribune

"I'm tellin' you right now--this guy Jerry Castaldo is gonna be the biggest thing in show business!"
--Jerry Seinfeld
Sitcom Star-Comedian (Musical Performance Review)

"You cannot put this book down. A natural born story teller, Jerry takes you on his extraordinary journey from the depths of hell to a life of sobriety and success with uncanny wit, heart and honesty!"
--Cheryl Stern
Broadway/Film Actress

"One of the best all-around entertainers in NYC."
--NY Post (Musical Performance Review)

"He brings talent, enthusiasm and energy to his work."
--NY Times (Musical Performance Review)