ninety-six thousand, three hundred sixty hours

Abstract: When the author moved to New York City in 2004 she, like many pursued the city’s reputation as a beacon of hope and opportunity.  In Brooklyn where the author resided until 2016, the late night rants and dark professions of those persevering to achieve success in their passion inspired her to define a new value of success.  Success became defined as the process behind how they actualized their dreams often termed, the grind.  The grind exposed their vulnerabilities, illuminated their daily challenges

Throughout the novel develops a panorama of the author’s life in her twenties and early-thirties in NYC, Readers discover dive bars, underground music venues, restaurant pop-ups, maker spaces, and many other hidden gems. If you always dreamed of living in New York City, this novel is a fun sneak peek. If you are a New York transplant, this novel will spark nostalgia.