Growing Up In Great Neck, 1941-1947
A son finds his dying father's book manuscript, written long in the past about his childhood life growing up in Great Neck, New York during World War II. The son reads the series of short stories out loud to his father on his death bed to give him comfort in his final days, subtly reminding him that he will soon be reunited with his parents and childhood friends.
Ewing Walker was born in Queens, New York and raised in Great Neck, New York during World War II. He went on to Cornell University and worked for 40 years as an independent computer contractor. He was the long-time managing partner for New Chapter Press before his passing in 2017. Randy Walker is the son of Ewing Walker and the managing partner of New Chapter Press. He is a native of New Canaan, Connecticut and a 1991 graduate of the University of Georgia.
