Karl Greenfeld and L.A. Times and NPR film critic Kenneth Turan will conduct a conversation on Greenfeld’s latest book, ‘Boy Alone: A Brother’s Memoir,’ on Friday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore. In his book, Greenfield, a magazine journalist, and author of ‘China Syndrome,’ tells the story of his life growing up with his brother and chronicling the hopes, dreams and realities of life with an autistic sibling. Greenfeld, who has returned to live in Pacific Palisades, knew from an early age that his little brother, Noah, was different from other children. He was unable to talk or tie his shoes, and while sweet natured, was prone to violent outbursts. Specialists, doctors and social workers diagnosed Noah with the general description: autism. His parents, Josh and Fuomi, dedicated their lives to caring for Noah, which proved to be a challenging, often painful experience, which Josh detailed in a bestselling trilogy of books, starting with ‘ A Child Called Noah.’ ‘Boy Alone’ reveals the complexity of growing up in Noah’s shadow, revealing the mix of rage, confusion and love that define the author’s childhood. Greenfeld graduated from Palisades High School (1982) and Sarah Lawrence College. He lived in Paris and New York City for two years, trying to establish himself as a freelance journalist. He has been an editor and writer for Time and Sports Illustrated and is the author of two previous books about Asia, ‘Speed Tribes’ and ‘Standard Deviations.’ He lives with his wife, Silka, and children Esmee, 11, and Lola, 8.
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