Coming of Age
Date Published: 05-23-2022
Publisher: Film Valor
A Reservoir Man, critics have hailed this explosive and timely work as “a must-read coming-of-age story of 2022.”
A Reservoir Man has unique insights in to life and a compelling narrative about an individual grappling with truth, identity, and freedom.
Early Reviews
"Twists and turns further pull the reader in to Michael’s action-packed tale, with powerful themes, from betrayal and family to secrets and identity."
“Be sure not to blink because you just might miss a pivotal moment in Michael’s rousing, larger-than-life story.” -- R.C. Gibson, Indiestoday.com.
“This book is a dream, a gamble, a utopia, even.” -- Kalyan Panja, Bookmarkks.
A Reservoir Man by L.J. Ambrosio is a brilliantly written coming-of-age fictional memoir that is sure to steal your heart and leave you craving for more. - The Reading Bud, Book Critic
The book "A Reservoir Man focuses on a coming-of-age story that will highly impress anyone who comes across this wonderful piece. -Emilee Jackson, Book Critic (UK)
This is a thought-provoking story that will resonate with readers wherever they are in their personal journey. I expect everyone to take something different from this tale, but no one who reads it will be unaffected. - Gina Rae Mitchel, Book Critic (US)
On
New Year's Day, the children went with Michael to brunch in Venice and walked
on the boardwalk. For dinner, they ate at their favorite Chinese restaurant in
West Hollywood. Arriving home, they noticed someone sitting on the porch.
Michael quickly got out of the car and went over to the man. It was Joe, a
young client of Michael’s.
Two
years earlier, Michael brought Joe into the agency as a client; they had a very
respectful relationship. Joe asked Michael if he had time to talk. Normally,
Michael would have asked Joe if it could wait till the next day, but Michael
saw the urgency in his tone. He told Joe to come in and to give him some time
to put the children to bed.
Michael
came back into the living room with a martini for himself and his guest. He
finally broke down and had liquor in his house. Joe sat down and told Michael
to listen before he commented. He told Michael that there was an action to take
over the office, and his LA staff were aware of it, as well as the New York
staff. Gail had also secured a replacement for Michael to run the LA office.
The clients were not informed. She was waiting for the proper time after
Michael left the office. Gail had secured all the bank statements and hired a
lawyer.
Michael
was shocked. “Who told you, Joe? Do you know a timetable for when she intends
to do this?”
Joe
said he was dating someone at the union who told him, and he was not aware of a
time she was going to act on this. Joe seemed very pale; Michael became
concerned about Joe’s health, asking him how his T-cell count was. Joe did not
respond to much of anything.
“There
is nothing you can do,” said Michael.
“Just
be healthy. There are some experimental drugs. Stay away from AZT. That is AIDS
by prescription.”
Joe
finished his drink and got up to leave. Joe hugged Michael, and while he was
holding on to Michael, he whispered in his ear, “I'm scared. What is going to
happen?”
Michael
replied, “You are going to live and have fun. Just be gay.” They both laughed.
Before Joe left, he stopped in the doorway, turning to Michael.
“What’s
wrong Joe?” asked Michael.
“I
did not call. I wanted to.”
“Why
didn’t you?” said Michael, staring at the young man, who was in a world of
anxiety and apprehension.
“I
was afraid they tapped your phone,” said Joe, and he left.
About the Author
Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio taught at 7 Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.
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