The Clancys of Queens: a memoir, by Tara Clancy

I really enjoyed this memoir about growing up in a large, complicated family in Queens. Tara Clancy is a writer and storyteller who has published in the New York Times, the Paris Review Daily, and other venues, and told stories on The Moth Radio Hour. Her parents split when she was two so she grew up not only bouncing between their two households, but also her grandmother's home and her mother's boyfriend's home in the Hamptons. Full of energy, this frenetic existence seemed to suit her well, especially given that her immediate and extended families were very loving and caring. I found her tales of childhood very charming and funny, although I got a little concerned when she recounted some of her teenage exploits. But she grew out of that misbehavior without causing any significant damage to herself or others, so all is well. This was a very fun book, and since I'm sure Ms. Clancy left a lot out of it, I think she has many more stories to tell about her family and growing up in Queens, and I hope to read more by her in the future.