Stories I Tell Myself

Linda Brody Bakst on Brooklyn, growing up, identity and more

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Author | Brooklyn-born Jewish American on a search for identity & deeper meaning. Debut book “More than Matzoh Balls” out 2/15.

Category: NY Knicks 1970s

  • A Championship for the History Books

    There is joy in New York City. The New York Knicks won an improbable championship in five games against the San Antonio Spurs, arguably a better team. I am thrilled. I have been a fan since I read The Open Man by Dave DeBusschere in 1970. I was ten years old, making me a fan…

  • Let’s Go Knicks!

    Note: First, a shout out to Gary, it is his birthday today! That means I will be celebrating Gary Bakst Day! He deserves it! Second, I know it has been a while since I posted here, but so much has been going on with my book and family life (happily all good things!). I wanted…

  • The Rise and Fall of a Knick Fan(atic)

    I thought I wanted to be a boy. As I understand gender identity today, I realize I didn’t really want to be a boy. I just wanted the rights and privileges of being a boy. I wanted to play like boys played. I wanted to have the same responsibilities around the house as my brothers…