{"product_id":"rockin-the-bronx-larry-kirwan-9781531510008","title":"Rockin' the Bronx","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the untold story of 1980s Irish New York, where love, politics, and rock 'n' roll collide in a gritty urban tale that's as passionate as it is poignant. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRockin' The Bronx\u003c\/i\u003e vividly transports readers to the vibrant and chaotic world of 1980s Bronx, where Irish immigrants forged a new community amidst the backdrop of political upheaval and cultural transformation. Larry Kirwan, leader of the revolutionary band Black 47, blends drama, passion, and musical evolution into a narrative that captures the essence of an era defined by its challenges and triumphs. Through the eyes of characters like the groundbreaking gay hero, a book-loving, hard-hitting immigrant with IRA roots, and the central couple\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e Se?n and Mary, who navigate this raucous landscape, Kirwan explores the intersecting worlds of personal identity and communal struggle. Set during significant historical moments--the deaths of John Lennon and Bobby Sands, the AIDS crisis, and the birth of new musical movements--this novel not only tells the story of its characters but also of a neighborhood echoing with the rhythms of change. As these Irish immigrants carve out their destinies, they leave behind a legacy of resilience and rebirth, encapsulated in a narrative that moves irrepressibly to the beat of the 1980s. \u003ci\u003eRockin' The Bronx\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a novel; it's a chronicle of a time when being Irish in New York could mean everything from strapping on a Stratocaster to knocking down walls both structural and cultural\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\" data-fwclientid=\"8689d109-65f9-4971-bf1f-858e6c13ac9c\" data-preservehtmlbullets=\"1\" data-allowlists=\"0\" data-crlfsubmit=\"1\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"true\" class=\"field_input_main field_input_copytext field_input_copytext_body copytextheight-normal field_input_disabled fieldkeycheck-setup copytext-setup\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u0026gt;\u003cb\u003eDiscover the untold story of 1980s Irish New York, where love, politics, and rock 'n' roll collide in a gritty urban tale that's as passionate as it is poignant.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRockin' The Bronx\u003c\/i\u003e vividly transports readers to the vibrant and chaotic world of 1980s Bronx, where Irish immigrants forged a new community amidst the backdrop of political upheaval and cultural transformation. Larry Kirwan, leader of the revolutionary band Black 47, blends drama, passion, and musical evolution into a narrative that captures the essence of an era defined by its challenges and triumphs. Through the eyes of characters like the groundbreaking gay hero, a book-loving, hard-hitting immigrant with IRA roots, and the central couple\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e Se?n and Mary, who navigate this raucous landscape, Kirwan explores the intersecting worlds of personal identity and communal struggle. Set during significant historical moments--the deaths of John Lennon and Bobby Sands, the AIDS crisis, and the birth of new musical movements--this novel not only tells the story of its characters but also of a neighborhood echoing with the rhythms of change. As these Irish immigrants carve out their destinies, they leave behind a legacy of resilience and rebirth, encapsulated in a narrative that moves irrepressibly to the beat of the 1980s. \u003ci\u003eRockin' The Bronx\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a novel; it's a chronicle of a time when being Irish in New York could mean everything from strapping on a Stratocaster to knocking down walls both structural and cultural\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Larry Kirwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1531510000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781531510008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New York Relit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Larry Kirwan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46293138440447,"sku":"9781531510008","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f4367f11-9215-4167-9276-926fef0cf181.jpg?v=1730212238","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rockin-the-bronx-larry-kirwan-9781531510008","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}