Frank D. Gilroy, author of The Subject Was Roses was kind enough to share some thoughts with me
recently concerning his experiences in World War II Europe and how they relate to The Subject was Roses
and his more recent work. Mr. Gilroy described The Subject Was Roses as being “very autobiographical”
(FDG Interview 1/10/04). Timmy is of course the character based roughly on the author.
After serving in the United States Army in World War II Europe, Timmy returns to his home in the Bronx,
and the strained marriage of his parents (John and Nettie). He reassures his parents, but offers few
substantial specifics about his war experience. What is apparent, however, is that he has acquired a taste
for alcohol, which he had shunned before the war. His mother shows concern about the drinking, but does
not want to acknowledge or address potential causes:
Frank D. Gilroy, author of The Subject Was Roses was kind enough to share some thoughts with merecently concerning his experiences in World War II Europe and how they relate to The Subject was Rosesand his more recent work. Mr. Gilroy described The Subject Was Roses as being “very autobiographical”(FDG Interview 1/10/04). Timmy is of course the character based roughly on the author.After serving in the United States Army in World War II Europe, Timmy returns to his home in the Bronx,and the strained marriage of his parents (John and Nettie). He reassures his parents, but offers fewsubstantial specifics about his war experience. What is apparent, however, is that he has acquired a tastefor alcohol, which he had shunned before the war. His mother shows concern about the drinking, but doesnot want to acknowledge or address potential causes:
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