Gypsies of New Rochelle - Ivan Jenson
Gypsies of New Rochelle
- Ivan Jenson
- Fiction
- Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Satire
- 16-Feb-2025
Step into the tumultuous and unforgettable world of the Aldridge family as they navigate the highs and lows of 1980s New York. Moving from small-town Indiana to New Rochelle, they chase dreams, face heartbreak, and reveal the raw complexities of family life.
Through Shawn’s introspective and wryly humorous voice, meet a cast of unforgettable characters: the prodigious violinist sister, the inventive yet volatile brother, and parents teetering between ambition and chaos. This coming-of-age tale weaves together moments of joy, dysfunction, and rebellion as the Aldridges grapple with love, loss, and the search for identity.
From hilarious family feuds to poignant reflections, *Gypsies of New Rochelle* captures the essence of youthful ambition, the bonds of family, and the bittersweet journey of growing up. A vivid snapshot of a bygone era, this novel is a must-read for anyone who’s ever longed for more while cherishing the chaos of what they already have.
Ivan Jenson is a fine artist, novelist and popular contemporary poet who lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His artwork was featured in Art in America, Art News, and Interview Magazine and has sold at auction at Christie’s. Amongst Ivan’s commissions are the final portrait of the late Malcolm Forbes and a painting titled “Absolut Jenson” for Absolut Vodka’s national ad campaign. His Absolut paintings are in the collection of the Spritmuseum, the museum of spirits in Stockholm, Sweden. Jenson’s painting of the “Marlboro Man” was collected by the Philip Morris corporation. His novels, Dead Artist and Seeing Soriah, illustrate the creative, often dramatic lives of artists. Jenson’s poetry is widely published (with over 1000 poems published in the US, UK and Europe) in a variety of literary media. He has published a poetry book, Media Child and Other Poems, and two novels, Marketing Mia and Erotic Rights. Mundane Miracles, his critically acclaimed poetry collection, hit number 1 on Amazon in American Poetry.
