The first thing that touched my heart about These Moments by Daniel Curran was the dedication to his mother. As a mom of two boys myself, what greater gift than to be validated by your son for all you have done? Throughout the book, this validation continues through vignettes about their relationship and her strength […]
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“These Moments” captures personal tragedy, adversity, and accomplishment through finely crafted vignettes offering a glimpse into the Irish-American male experience during 20th and early 21st century America. These intimate tales zig-zag from Curran’s working-class childhood in a New York City borough in the late 50’s, to a life-altering migration to the Oregon coast in the […]
U2: UV The Sphere It is now the most incredible show on earth. The hype is real. I stood in The Sphere line, approximately two blocks long, pacing in place nervously. The Sphere was lit with an astonishing display of optics. I could only wonder what was on the inside awaiting me and approximately 18,000 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]