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Thomas Fitzsimmons
- The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man offers a full-throttle look at New York city’s fascinating cast of characters: the wiseguys, rogues’ gallery celebrities and settings that range from the mean streets of the South Bronx to Manhattan’s plushest penthouses. And when Fitzsimmons—a born-and-bred Gothamite, NYPD officer, model, actor, WNBC television personality, and celebrity bodyguard—plunges into the frenetic, fabled New York singles scene, his life takes a turn that he never anticipated.
Told with large dollops of humor, jaw-dropping details, and not a little poignance, The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man takes listeners on an extraordinary journey that’s anything but ordinary.
Critic Reviews
Having had the privilege of reading "Thomas Fitzsimmons - The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man," I am compelled to share the profound impact the author's narrative has had on me. His life's journey has been nothing short of "extraordinary," weaving together threads of personal triumphs, moments, and encounters with a spectrum of characters that have left an indelible mark on his life. From the opening pages, the memoir draws readers into a world both familiar and extraordinary, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary through the lens of the author's experiences. His encounters with famous and infamous personalities are a highlight of the narrative, providing a fascinating glimpse into a life intertwined with figures who have left an unforgettable mark on history. (NYC Review of Books)