Anthony P. Mauro Sr.

You can go home again—just not without meeting what time left behind.
In Echoes of Time, the follow-up to Silent Sounds, Wes Marino returns to Manhassett Beach nearly fifty years after the town raised him. The ballfields and docks have changed; the ghosts have not. Dean’s accident and paralysis still cast a shadow. Frez’s fearless truths—shaped by a tumultuous era—still cut clean. Walking those streets with seventy-year-old eyes, Wes finds that memory is less comfort than witness: it keeps score, asks hard questions, and leaves room for grace.
This is a novel of love and pain, of friendship tested and repaired, of growing up twice—first as a boy, then as a man finally willing to face the whole truth. In the reckonings and repairs, Wes embraces the discipline of acceptance—not surrender, but a choice to carry life as it is. In that choice, joy returns, quiet but steady, like the tide.

What if the path to a healthier environment didn’t start with carbon credits and green slogans—but with muddy boots, wild rivers, and a deep respect for nature’s design?
In Color the Green Movement Blue, Anthony P. Mauro, Sr. delivers a compelling call to action for rethinking environmentalism from the ground up. Through a mix of philosophy, personal stories, and political insight, Mauro introduces the concept of blue-collar conservation—a hands-on, values-driven approach to ecological stewardship rooted in outdoor traditions like hunting and fishing.
Drawing on his experience as cofounder of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, Mauro critiques the commercialization of the green movement and offers a powerful alternative: reconnecting with the land, respecting the wisdom of nature, and forming grassroots alliances to influence public policy.
This book is part memoir, part environmental treatise, and part political manifesto—a timely read for conservationists, outdoorsmen and women, policymakers, and anyone who believes that healing the planet starts with understanding our place in it.
Bold, insightful, and unapologetically authentic, this is a new voice in environmental thought—and one that demands to be heard.

In the summer of 1960, six-year-old Wes explores his sleepy hometown, Manhassett Beach, where life feels as vast and simple as a boy’s imagination. With his best friend, Dean, he delights in the small joys of everyday life—quirky townspeople, the Corner Store, the ocean waves, the teeming life and scents of a meadow, and the endless possibilities of youth.
When a Black family moves in next door, Wes befriends a girl, Frez, and begins to hear the whispers of a silent problem, murmurs that hang in the air. Yet, he remains untouched by the tangled world around him, seeing only the innocence and purity of the human heart.
As tragedy strikes, Wes faces the harsh realities of loss and growing up. Yet, amid the grief, he finds solace in his simple surroundings—the beauty of nature, the warmth of companionship, and the marvel of ordinary wonders.
This elegant coming-of-age story explores the beauty of living, reminding us that joy can be found in the highs and lows of ever-changing life.

In the poignant memoir Caring for Carol by Caring for Me, author Anthony P. Mauro Sr. takes readers on an emotional journey through the challenges of Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), a rare form of dementia. Unaware of this condition, both Anthony and numerous medical professionals struggled to accurately diagnose his wife, Carol, for over a year.

As Carol’s health deteriorates, and the couple grapples with the crushing loss of hope, intimacy, security, and shared memories that dementia brings, Anthony discovers a profound lesson on embracing life as it is, rather than yearning for it to be different. Written in accessible language, this book shares Anthony’s personal method for embracing the inevitability of sorrow, illness, death, and change that we all encounter in our lives. Anthony’s journey is particularly remarkable as he recounts his battle with anxiety, depression, and panic disorder, which began in his youth and adds another layer of complexity to his tale.

Caring for Carol by Caring for Me goes beyond a typical caregiving memoir; it delves into the realms of wonder and imagination, demonstrating that joy can be found even amidst pain. It serves as a landmark work for understanding the emotional, physical, social, and financial strains endured by individuals who have loved ones with dementia, specifically Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). This deeply moving narrative is a valuable resource for anyone seeking solace and guidance while navigating the adversities of dementia care.