Go With the Fat Cats

In the 1950’s Chicago, the teenage son of Greek immigrants struggles to deal with the ambivalence and challenges of his ethnic identity. Is he Greek or American? He wants to honor his glorious Greek heritage and strict Greek father, but the pull of sexy American girls and the American way of life are too strong to ignore. How will he find his identity, love, and acceptance of who he is?Will the advice of his college mentor, ‘go with the fat cats” help him reach his goals? Who are the fat cats anyway?Follow George on his fascinating journey from a soda jerk to a respected university professor in his true home America.His stories will entertain and inspire you to contemplate the experiences and choices that have shaped your life.

Author Biography

Dr. George Zimmar is Adjunct Senior Professor of Psychology at Pace University and has published many articles in peer referenced journals and edited volumes. Formerly, he was Director and Publisher at publishing companies that included Rowman and Littlefield and Routledge Press. He holds a doctorate from the University at Buffalo, post-doctoral fellowship at MIT, and chaired the Psychology Departments at Grinnell and Briarcliff Colleges. Zimmar is an Archon of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle and served on the Parish Council of the Church of Our Saviour, Rye, NY, for 50 years. Married to the elegant and gracious Doulie Pappas Zimmar, they are parents of two adult children and grandparents of five.