Book Description

WINNER: GOLD Non Fiction Humor, 2012 Readers Favorite Award WINNER: SILVER Non Fiction E-Book, 2012 Independent Publisher Book Award New York is the capital of the world and 101 Reasons to Leave New York offers up its reasons why, with a humor, realism and perspective rarely seen. You can't live in New York City for any period of time without collecting enough stories to fill a book. 101 Reasons to Leave New York explores and explains the Big Apple's tendency to be a little rotten in spots, from the point of view of someone who has taken a bunch of big juicy bites. "Really a long love letter to the Big Apple, 101 Reasons makes you laugh, cringe and love the city even more ... It'll make you miss New York even when you live here." - Jason Sheftell/New York Daily News "Howard Jordan has written an entertaining book with touches of humor, truth and love for the wonderful place known as the best city in the world - New York. 101 Reasons to Leave New York is a five star winner." - Trudi LoPreto/Readers Favorite 101 Reasons To Leave New York is a quirky and humorous pop culture book that recognizes and articulates the unthinkable notion of willingly leaving the greatest city on the face of the planet. Then, provides all the funny, insightful, sad and silly reasons you'll ever need to justify doing so. Each entry is a candid expression of the perpetual hope that surrounds inevitable heartbreak; and an acknowledgment of how the city can make you, break you, or just take you for the ride of your life. Richmond, Virginia native Howard Jordan, Jr. moved to New York City in the summer of 1999 to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an advertising copywriter. Since that time he has contributed award-winning creative work to some of the world's most recognizable brands. Jordan is a graduate of James Madison University, BBA and Virginia Commonwealth University, MS. He may, or may not, still live in New York City. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/howardjordanjr/