Novel " A Stone For Danny Fisher " by Harold Robbins on My Father Nick named me' Danny ' '
Here’s a summary of A Stone for Danny Fisher by Harold Robbins:Published in 1952, the novel follows the life of Danny Fisher, a young man growing up in the tough, working-class neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, during the Great Depression. Danny is a complex character—ambitious, rebellious, and deeply flawed—whose life is shaped by hardship, loss, and his relentless drive to rise above his circumstances.The story begins with Danny as a sensitive, intelligent boy living with his parents, a pharmacist father and a homemaker mother. Early on, the family loses their home and pharmacy due to financial struggles, forcing them into a harsher reality. This event marks the beginning of Danny’s disillusionment and fuels his determination to reclaim a sense of control and success. As he grows older, Danny becomes involved in the gritty underworld of street life, dabbling in boxing and eventually getting entangled with gangsters and organized crime.Danny’s journey is one of constant tension between his aspirations and the moral compromises he makes. He falls in love with a girl named Nellie, whose presence offers him fleeting moments of hope and stability, but his choices and circumstances strain their relationship. His life spirals through a series of ups and downs—brief triumphs in the boxing ring, betrayal by those he trusts, and a descent into a world of violence and corruption.The title, A Stone for Danny Fisher, refers to a gravestone, hinting at the tragic arc of Danny’s life. The novel explores themes of identity, survival, and the cost of ambition in a world that offers little mercy. Robbins paints a raw, unflinching portrait of a man caught between his dreams and the harsh realities of his environment, making it a compelling character study and a vivid snapshot of Depression-era urban life.Let me know if you’d like more details!
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