Word Up presents a reading in English and Spanish with author Anthony Donoghue of his contemporary love story, For You I Will Fly / Por Ti Volaré, alongside his wife, Vivian Paola Donoghue, who inspired the novel. The novel follows two people from different countries who unexpectedly find love. Set between Chile and New York, the story explores what it takes for love to endure despite the challenges of language, time, distance, and illness.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anthony Donoghue, originally from Ireland, has lived in New York for 26 years. He is a professor at Columbia University and published author. He also teaches at the City University of New York (CUNY). He has published three editions of his book on critical and statistical thinking written for the general audience.

His second book and first novel is titled “For You I Will Fly / Por Ti Volaré”, published in both English and Spanish. It is a contemporary love story based on real-life experiences he and his wife Vivian went through to build a life together. Vivian is originally from Viña del Mar, Chile. They live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.