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J. R. Moehringer
American journalist, memorist, and biographical ghostwriter, who won the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for newspaper feature writing. J. R. Moehringer is the pen name of John Joseph Moehringer
The Tender Bar
Synopsis
Growing up without a father, JR Moehringer found a surrogate family and a unique education in a New York corner bar. Surrounded by an eclectic cast of characters, he navigated the complexities of identity and masculinity. This memoir follows JR from his formative years in the bar through his struggles at Yale and early career, as he grapples with his past and searches for his place in the world.