Bryn Mawr, PA Author Publishes Memoir

February 16, 2017 -Trapped in a Happy Life, a new book by Michael F. Duffy, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

In his memoirs, Trapped in a Happy Life, Michael F. Duffy reflects fondly and funnily upon his formative years in Philadelphia. Between the dangerous games played in the streets of his neighborhood to the terror he endured at the hands of nuns in school – it's a wonder that he survived to tell any of these tales, but we're glad he did.

As he moves into adulthood, Duffy tells heartwarming tales of "My Beloved Wife" (abbreviated MBW for time's sake), and skewers everyone from Donald Trump to overenthusiastic clappers at concerts. But even his most barbed remarks are tinged with an endearing humor that keeps the reader hooked.

About the Author:
Michael F. Duffy was born and raised in West Philadelphia and now resides in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Madeline; dog, Murphy; and cat, Sophie. During the week he works as the regional manager of a prominent insurance adjusting firm and on Saturdays he works as someone trying to imitate a golfer. His property taxes are very high and his siding needs to be replaced (on both the house as well as his body).

Though Trapped in a Happy Life is Duffy's first published work, he has an extensive literary output. In grade school he wrote the poems "Fog" and its sequel, "Still Foggy after all these years." From the 1970s to the 1990s he penned numerous breakup letters including "Dear Eunice," "Dear Olga," and "Dear Phil." Later he developed a unique complaint style, honed in letters to Home Depot, Empire Carpet, Crown Plaza, and many more. In his later life he has returned to poetry. His obscene limericks can be discovered in bathroom stalls across the east coast, though he uses the penname Pat Bottoms.

Trapped in a Happy Life is a 164-page paperback with a retail price of $14.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-3409-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.