From his birth, when his father clutched the stillborn J'Anthon DaCosta (J'Tone) in his hands and willed his son back to life, the award-winning poet, actor and humanitarian's existence on earth has been nothing short of an extraordinary ride. From his early years as a boy in the Italian neighborhoods of South Philadelphia, through his careers ... as a firefighter, weightlifter and world-class bodybuilder, movie stunt man, respected film and stage actor who shared the spotlight with some of the industry's brightest stars, journalist, advocate for human rights, and loving family man, J'Tone offers a unique and emotional perspective to the challenges of life. 

 

Since having his first book published in 1965, there has been little doubt that J'Tone is truly one of the most talented poets in the modern era. In 1986 and again in 1988, J'Tone became the recipient of the coveted Golden Poet Award by World Book of Poetry, a tribute to his talents as one of the best poets in America who possesses a unique ability to reach his readers through poetry.

 

My City in Portrait & Song takes the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride as the author shares some of life's most intimate experiences through his unique poetic talents.