Tony Mangan

Reflections of the Heart Tony Mangan

This book is Tony's tribute to Mrs. Curran, his English teacher during his enrollment at Alexander Junior High School 51 in Brooklyn. She was a sweet, gentle lady, who taught English with an emphasis on examining the intricacies and meanings contained in poetry. She gave her students the gift of exploration beyond the Brooklyn setting, and they loved the chance to dream a bit in each class. The students respected and loved Mrs. Curran, Tony most especially. This book has been inspired by those two years in which poetry inspired in him a continuing desire to pursue his love of it, and its use of telling stories, evoking emotion, and creating joy, empathy, and a route to learning life's crucial lessons. Throughout his life, Tony has wondered whether any of his fellow students may have been inspired to follow a course similar to the one he has chosen.