The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer is a poignant coming-of-age memoir that chronicles the author’s journey from a fatherless boy to a man seeking identity and purpose. Set in Manhasset, Long Island, during the 1970s and 1980s, the narrative centers around Moehringer’s quest for male role models and a sense of belonging.  Abandoned by his father, a radio DJ known as “The Voice,” young J.R. finds solace in the local bar, Dickens, where his Uncle Charlie tends bar. Within the smoky confines of Dickens, J.R. is embraced by a colorful cast of patrons who, collectively, offer him guidance, wisdom, and a surrogate sense of family. These men, with their stories and camaraderie, become instrumental in shaping J.R.’s understanding of masculinity and the world at large. Pages are yellowed

ISBN: 9780786888764