Enjoyable, inspiring, reflective. Those are the words that come to mind after reading These Moments. It was David Sedaris- like in that much of the content draws from Mr. Curran’s family and how he was brought up. Being able to find the humor, but also the flaws in one’s family is what makes this book […]
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The Reverb Brothers On the Move Daniel J. Curran OK, you are out of sorts and need to get a groove on. How? What’s the solution? Here’s an idea, look up The Reverb Brothers and fast. They will restore your groove. Once their groove is under your skin, and it will be, you’re not going […]
What a refreshing read. Daniel’s growing up years and his life were drastically different than mine although we are pretty much the same age. He is an excellent writer. I grew up in the quiet countryside in Oregon. Many of his years were in New York City. Very much a different environment. Daniel brought his […]
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What a nice read! These Moments by Daniel J. Curran felt like sharing a trip into the past for this East Coaster. I enjoyed each vignette and was surprised by so many long-forgotten memories of my own that came to life again. It almost felt like a conversation. I commend the bravery it took to […]
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Some say that the Irish are good storytellers. When reading Daniel J. Curran’s These Moments one would have to agree. This story isn’t fiction though. Rather it’s the telling of experiences and insights about those experiences that have played a significant role in the author’s life. The words on paper are introspective, raw with honest emotion […]
These Moments is an inspirational read. This book could have had a much different ending. but Danny took the necessary steps to change the trajectory of his life. It’s an easy read and very relatable to someone coming of age in the 60’s or 70’s’. I would describe it as a creative memoir. All of […]
The Noted Earning Attention By Daniel J. Curran Listen up. The Noted, a Portland band, deserves your attention. More than 200 radio stations worldwide play over 15 songs from their song catalog in regular rotation. They’re garnering considerable notice of a band worth attention. The general public can access them on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, […]
The Old Church Alive and Well By Daniel J. Curran The Old Church is back. “The Old Church closed on March 11, 2020, and reopened to the public on September 4, 2021,” says Amanda Stark, Director. Historical. Musical. Committed. “TOC is becoming one of the nation’s top unique intimate listening rooms with state-of-the-art acoustics and […]
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I thoroughly enjoyed it!I lived 2 floors up from Daniel.I felt mildly uncomfortable while reading,but also good at the same time.It was tough growing up in Woodside N.Y.,but helped shape us into ourselves. I give Daniel a lot of credit for taking himself out of the fray and becoming successful. I’m proud for him,as with […]
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Daniel J. Curran’s writing style is indicative of his experience in journalism; no word is included unrequired. The sparse style belies the texture invoked by his moments in These Moments. Each tale is a film-worthy vignette, full of color and character, a transport to another time and place. For non-East Coasters (like myself) the book […]