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Explore the captivating journey of Mari Caldwell in the heartwarming novel set in June 1967, amidst the vibrant backdrop of the Summer of Love. This engaging coming-of-age story transports readers to a time when music and love unite in extraordinary ways. As a social misfit, Mari yearns to escape her anxiety-laden life, particularly her fears surrounding driving, bridges, and her parents' tumultuous divorce. Her solace? The vintage Leica camera that allows her to view the world from a safe distance.
Discover the compelling narrative that unfolds when Mari stumbles upon her mother’s old scrapbook, revealing their unexpected past as blue denim hippies. This discovery prompts a clash between mother and daughter, sending Mari on a fateful bike ride that leads her into an abandoned VW van which becomes a gateway to a new reality. Here, she aligns herself with a group of free-spirited individuals, including the enigmatic driver, Jimmy, who brings calm to her chaotic thoughts.
As Mari navigates through the pulsating energy of San Francisco, she finds herself entrenched in a whirlwind of music, protests, and newfound friendships that redefine her understanding of love and family. This novel beautifully encapsulates the power of love, the essence of personal growth, and the vibrancy of a historic era. An insightful tale that speaks to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, it reminds us that sometimes love is the key to self-discovery. Grab your copy and immerse yourself in a tale where love changes everything, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781644283615. Year: 2024. Publisher: Rare Bird Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644283615
Year: 2024
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Description:
Social misfit Mari Caldwell desperately wants to get on with her life. If only she could get there faster--specifically to Yale--and leave behind all the things that make her anxious: driving a car, crossing bridges, her peers, her parents' divorce. Mari only feels at ease behind the lens of her vintage Leica. Her camera keeps the world--and the people in it--at a safe distance. When Mari comes across an old scrapbook of her mother's, she discovers her white collar parents were once blue denim hippies. She ends up fighting with her mother and storming out. She pedals her bicycle into a downpour, swerves to avoid an oncoming jeep, and flies smack into a tree. Mari climbs into an abandoned VW van bearing the ghost of a psychedelic paint job, and passes out. The next morning, Mari wakes up to the sound of music. A young couple wander through the glen like hippie gypsies, playing recorder and tambourine. Mari accepts their offer of a ride into San Francisco. But something is wrong; Mari can't quite figure out what. The skyline, her father's address, the music on the radio. Everything is slightly off. Except Jimmy, the driver of the van. There's something about him that calms her inner chatter. Only after she says good-bye to the merry band and runs headlong into a war protest does Mari being to realize: it is June, 1967. In the epicenter of the Summer of Love, Mari makes friends with the would-be rock band, meets the grandfather she never knew, and falls in love. In spite of herself, Mari discovers that love changes everything. It even changes her. A fun and touching novel about the people who raise us, the times that define us, and the stu
Discover the compelling narrative that unfolds when Mari stumbles upon her mother’s old scrapbook, revealing their unexpected past as blue denim hippies. This discovery prompts a clash between mother and daughter, sending Mari on a fateful bike ride that leads her into an abandoned VW van which becomes a gateway to a new reality. Here, she aligns herself with a group of free-spirited individuals, including the enigmatic driver, Jimmy, who brings calm to her chaotic thoughts.
As Mari navigates through the pulsating energy of San Francisco, she finds herself entrenched in a whirlwind of music, protests, and newfound friendships that redefine her understanding of love and family. This novel beautifully encapsulates the power of love, the essence of personal growth, and the vibrancy of a historic era. An insightful tale that speaks to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, it reminds us that sometimes love is the key to self-discovery. Grab your copy and immerse yourself in a tale where love changes everything, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781644283615. Year: 2024. Publisher: Rare Bird Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644283615
Year: 2024
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Description:
Social misfit Mari Caldwell desperately wants to get on with her life. If only she could get there faster--specifically to Yale--and leave behind all the things that make her anxious: driving a car, crossing bridges, her peers, her parents' divorce. Mari only feels at ease behind the lens of her vintage Leica. Her camera keeps the world--and the people in it--at a safe distance. When Mari comes across an old scrapbook of her mother's, she discovers her white collar parents were once blue denim hippies. She ends up fighting with her mother and storming out. She pedals her bicycle into a downpour, swerves to avoid an oncoming jeep, and flies smack into a tree. Mari climbs into an abandoned VW van bearing the ghost of a psychedelic paint job, and passes out. The next morning, Mari wakes up to the sound of music. A young couple wander through the glen like hippie gypsies, playing recorder and tambourine. Mari accepts their offer of a ride into San Francisco. But something is wrong; Mari can't quite figure out what. The skyline, her father's address, the music on the radio. Everything is slightly off. Except Jimmy, the driver of the van. There's something about him that calms her inner chatter. Only after she says good-bye to the merry band and runs headlong into a war protest does Mari being to realize: it is June, 1967. In the epicenter of the Summer of Love, Mari makes friends with the would-be rock band, meets the grandfather she never knew, and falls in love. In spite of herself, Mari discovers that love changes everything. It even changes her. A fun and touching novel about the people who raise us, the times that define us, and the stu