North River

Ever wonder if you have the strength to face life's worst storms alone? Imagine being abandoned by the one you love, left to raise a child in the depths of the Great Depression, all while your own body is failing you. Discover how one man, Dr. James Delaney, navigates this very crisis. You'll learn how he finds the courage to keep his medical practice afloat, protect his community from a deadly pandemic, and open his heart again when a mysterious child is left on his doorstep. This is a story of resilience, unexpected fatherhood, and finding hope in the darkest of times.

As a legendary journalist and bestselling author, Pete Hamill was a celebrated voice of New York City, whose career spanning more than fifty years earned him a Grammy and a George Polk Award. He was the quintessential New Yorker, born in Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents, and his intimate knowledge of the city's streets, struggles, and spirit breathes life into every page. Hamill's own experiences growing up during the Depression deeply inform the historical authenticity and profound humanity found within North River.