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David Kruh

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David is the published author of several books, notably the only two written exclusively about Boston's erstwhile entertainment district, Scollay Square. Huis writing has also appeared in the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, History Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Boston Magazine and elsewhere. A published and produced playwright, his musical about the Boston Red Sox (The Curse of the Bambino) premiered at Boston's Lyric Stage in 2001 and still ranks among the most successful productions in this equity theater's history. His writing has also been seen in the Boston Globe and Herald as well as Yankee Magazine, Boston Magazine and History Magazine.

Inseparable is David’s first published novel. Please visit https://davidkruh.com/inseparable for more on ...more

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

David Kruh Many years ago, while researching the events in Boston on VJ Day (August 15, 1945) I ran across the story of a baby boy who was abandoned on the Bosto…moreMany years ago, while researching the events in Boston on VJ Day (August 15, 1945) I ran across the story of a baby boy who was abandoned on the Boston Common. I later wrote a column for the Boston Globe on the child, who was named "Baby Victory" by the press of the day. (The original posting by the Globe has been removed, here is the article on my website: http://www.bambinomusical.com/Columns...)

The abandoned baby was adopted, grew up, married and had two girls, one of whom contacted me after the article was posted by the Globe. We hit it off, and are working on a book about the unanswered question of who was the woman who abandoned her baby? And why did she commit this act on that day, of all days?

There are many other sidebars to this mystery. Such as the shame women were made to feel if they had a baby out of wedlock (of course, we don't even know if that is the case with this woman.) This was an era in which women lacked control over their own lives. Is this what motivated this woman to leave her baby in the arms of a stranger?

Also, the role the Cathloic Church had in Boston when a baby was abandoned. They were automatically Baptized and given names by the Church. This speaks to the strong influence of the Catholic Church in the Hub, something else worth exploring.

There are many other parts to this story we hope to explore. I'm particularly interested in the use of DNA to try and find relatives (heretofore unknown) who might be able to help. A memory.... a long-ago family story... the answer could be out there, waiting....(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

David Kruh Walk away. Do something... anything having nothing to do with the story. Cut the grass... dust the house... walk the dog... allow yourself time for an…moreWalk away. Do something... anything having nothing to do with the story. Cut the grass... dust the house... walk the dog... allow yourself time for an idea to come. Most important: know this happens to most writers. It's one of the things which binds us. Before you know it you'll be screaming "that's it!" and off you go... (less)

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Average rating: 4.14 · 29 ratings · 4 reviews · 6 distinct works

	Always Something Doing: Boston's Infamous Scollay Square by David Kruh (Goodreads Author), Thomas H. O'Connor 4.05 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 1999	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scollay Square 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2004 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Always Something Doing: A History of Boston's Infamous Scollay Square really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1990 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Presidential Landmarks by David Kruh (Goodreads Author), Louis Kruh, Louis Kruth 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1992 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Presidential Landmarks by David Kruh (Goodreads Author), Louis Kruh 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Inseparable 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Like millions of people I’ve seen the terrific Clint Eastwood movie about the 1962 escape from Alcatraz by Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers. Like millions more I have been to Alcatraz - as a tourist of course. (quick aside here - kudos to the National Park Service for creating a truly immersive experience. It's a great half day trip if you're in the San Francisco area.) Part of the tour takes Read more of this blog post »

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detailed, eminently readable, exciting, and exhausting An event most Americans don’t recall but, as the book makes clear, had the potential to change not just British and Irish history but the world’s as well.
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