Set in a working-class Philadelphia neighborhood, Danny's Little Girl is the story of Danny Gallagher, his family and close friends. the main storyline is set in the fall of 2001. You are introduced to Danny, his father (Mr. Gal), his brother Jackie, his wife Katie, and best friends Jimmy, Pebbles and JFK. With the exception of Katie, all are life-long residents of the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.Two life-changing events occur to Danny during this time. First, he finds out Katie is expecting their first child. Second, Danny is diagnosed with a brain tumor, an ailment he has fought in the past, and thought he had conquered. The plot twists and turns during that autumn, mixing in many flashbacks to past times in Danny's life, some hilarious and others poignant. These flashbacks provide hidden details of how the death of Danny's and Jackie's mother has altered their relationship, and why Danny and his best friends are so close-knit. Danny's Little girl is equal parts sadness and hilarity, making this fictional work a joy to read, and a lesson on the importance of friendship. It digs into the raw emotions of dealing with a devastating illness with humor and grace. Read along as Danny's friends try to cope with an illness to someone in their fold, while following their beloved Notre Dame football team, in the Irish's quest for a national championship. See how Mr. Gal works against the pressing clock to try and repair the relationship between his two sons. Danny's Little Girl culminates with many of the main characters performing feats they never imagined they could, and is truly a story of friendship, love and redemption.
