Edward E. “Eddie” Lennon (Zeta Phi–High Point ’17) has published his first book, My Friend Gus.
Eddie writes about sports, real estate, and newsmakers. His articles and short fiction have appeared in FanSided, Axcess Baseball, The Manhasset Press, and Sneakerreporter.com. Being from Long Island, he is an avid NY Mets fan. Eddie also coaches baseball and is a huge fan of all sports. He received his M.A. from High Point University.
Pete McCarthy is a recent college graduate who should be ready to take on the world as he prepares for his new job as an analyst at a bank. He is a smart and determined young professional. What people don’t know is that he feels depressed and alone. Because he hides this from his family and friends, his behavior and attitude are misunderstood. He’s just looking for some hope in a dim world.
Gus Sanford is a longtime widower and a retired stuntman, best known for his work in 1970s action movies. However, now he lives a very simple life on Long Island in the same town as Pete. His small, walk-up apartment is across the street from his favorite restaurant, Antonio’s, where he often goes to drink at the bar. Now in his 80s, he struggles with loneliness and poor health.
Gus and Pete strike up an unexpected friendship that nobody else understands or really accepts. The two men provide the companionship they need at this point in their lives, but don’t realize how much they count on each other until life tests them both.
Learn more and purchase at MyFriendGus.com.
