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Columbus Day: A Story of Survival and Resilience follows the journey of a seven-year-old boy whose life was upended in the summer of 1965.
What began as an exciting new chapter—moving to a new home in Howard Beach, Queens—soon turned into a nightmare. In a haunting narrative set against a backdrop of cruelty and despair, a mother’s twisted plan alters the course of her young son’s life forever. Driven by her own need to escape her burdens, she devises a disturbing scheme: to have her son institutionalized. Meanwhile, his father, well aware of her deteriorating mental state, chooses the path of passivity, allowing her heartless plan to succeed.
This is not only a story of a mother’s betrayal but also a powerful testament to a child’s extraordinary resilience. Despite The horrors within the walls of the institution, he refuses to succumb to despair. He finds the strength to overcome the chaos and subsequently thrive.
In addition, as a seven-year-old I quickly submerged myself into color pencil artwork. This hobby helped me to avoid volatile interactions with my mother. Today, I am still connected with color pencil art. Over the years my artwork has been viewed across the country, selling originals as well as prints. My piece, "The Search for Heroes" is a part of the World Trade Center Memorial Museum's permanent collection. Please feel free to view my website at MitchRosenArt.com