FATHER VERSES SONS - Herbert Gold and his sons Ari Gold and Ethan Gold read their poems

from "Father Verses Sons, A Correspondence in Poems." available at AriGoldFilms.com/poems .
FATHER VERSES SONS
A Correspondence in Poems
Selected for Scribners' Best American Poetry
A 99-year-old Beat-era novelist is reactivated into writing when his sons send him poems by US Mail. Thus begins this a stunning poetic correspondence about life and death, and about men bumbling towards love.
FEB 28 - Skylight Books - Los Angeles
MARCH 9 - City Lights Books - San Francisco
Celebrate Herbert’s 100th birthday at the North Beach Library & Vesuvio
“A wise & loving book that tells me more about men than ten years of marriage.”
-Natasha Leggero, comedian & author of The World Deserves My Children
“Outsmarts sadness & death.”
-Jerome Charyn, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and author of Big Red
“Remember the first time your dad told you a secret that made you see him as a complete person? That happens on every page. Family often inspires art, but rarely are the results as generous as they are in this slyly funny book.”
-Chris L. Terry, author of Black Card
“A playful family saga written in Beat-evoking free verse. I heartily recommend taking this breezy California ride.”
-Daniel Pinchbeck, author of Breaking Open the Head
“I sent my Dad a letter in the mail once and all I got back was a restraining order. This magic correspondence makes me dwell on my own luvly Dad, a bit older now. And at the same time wish, that I end up in the Gold lineage next time round.”
-Robert Sheehan, actor & author of Playing Dead

[@kathlynemarkham3119]

Love this video so much and thanks for all your heartfelt sharing… your Dad is smiling by such grace and honor from your hearts to the world 💫♥️🙏 Much love to you both 🤗🤗

[@AuthorLindsayDuncan]

‘He died of the complications of young age’ Such an incredible line! Looking forward to reading it.

[@kathlynemarkham3119]

I loved that line and so Herb!! Got a good giggle 🤭 as he was always so funny & very brilliant ✨

[@AuthorLindsayDuncan]

@@kathlynemarkham3119 He sounded like a wonderful man.

[@kathlynemarkham3119]

yes he was a total sweetheart

[@EthanGold]

Thanks for doing this Ari

[@annieteeee]

Cannot wait you guys - this is so special 🌿