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Embark on a heartfelt journey with this captivating memoir, a profound tribute to the values of decency instilled by the author's parents. Born as a baby boomer in the Midwest during post-war struggles, the author shares a poignant narrative filled with resilience and insight. Despite the adversities of growing up in poverty, where luxuries like indoor plumbing were distant dreams, the author's family faced life's challenges with the unwavering motto of 'figger it out.' This trade paperback edition, published in 2022 by Bookbaby, encapsulates the struggles of transitioning from a simple Midwestern life to the bustling, expectation-filled world of New York City.
Delve into a unique perspective as the author recounts pivotal moments of his youth, including a transformative visit to Woodstock and his extraordinary journey as the first conscientious objector from his draft board. His life story resonates with themes of perseverance and personal growth, revealing how his core values guided him through a world that often felt alien.
This compelling memoir is intended for readers who cherish stories of overcoming adversity and the importance of maintaining integrity in the face of life's challenges. Perfect for those interested in baby boomer stories, memoirs about hardship, and narratives centered on family values. It will inspire those looking to rediscover the beauty of decency in a complex world. Order now and join a journey reflecting on life, love, and the triumph of the human spirit.
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: 9781667860398. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2022. Publisher: Bookbaby.
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: 9781667860398
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bookbaby
Description:
This memoir is an homage to the parents who taught the author the importance of living a life of decency, and to decency itself. He was a baby boomer, born in the Midwest to parents who met after the war. They were so poor they couldn't afford to rent a place with indoor plumbing. But whenever they confronted a problem, his parents simply said they would "figger it out." Although poor, he thought his family's life idyllic. Then, suddenly, his family moved to New York, and everything was different. Everything that had never mattered – what clothes you wear, where you live, what band you listened to, where you went on vacation – mattered a lot. His clothes were bought at the five and dime; he had never had a vacation. He struggled. He began shutting down. He became wary, guarded, apathetic about school, distrustful of authority. But he had something to fall back on: those values of decency and his willingness to "figger it out."
While he tried to "figger it out," he cut grass, worked in factories, went to Woodstock, and became the first person to be given conscientious objector status by his draft board. He became a hippie, but never dropped out. His best friend did drop out and disappeared, forever. He spent a night in a whore house in Texas and hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Decades later, he found he had lived a life he could never have imagined. He had a wonderful wife, wonderful children, a wonderful house in a wonderful town. And it had indoor plumbing! He had worked in jobs that were consuming, challenging, and rewarding. He had tried murder cases and had spent years in the board room of what had become
Delve into a unique perspective as the author recounts pivotal moments of his youth, including a transformative visit to Woodstock and his extraordinary journey as the first conscientious objector from his draft board. His life story resonates with themes of perseverance and personal growth, revealing how his core values guided him through a world that often felt alien.
This compelling memoir is intended for readers who cherish stories of overcoming adversity and the importance of maintaining integrity in the face of life's challenges. Perfect for those interested in baby boomer stories, memoirs about hardship, and narratives centered on family values. It will inspire those looking to rediscover the beauty of decency in a complex world. Order now and join a journey reflecting on life, love, and the triumph of the human spirit.
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: 9781667860398. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2022. Publisher: Bookbaby.
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: 9781667860398
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bookbaby
Description:
This memoir is an homage to the parents who taught the author the importance of living a life of decency, and to decency itself. He was a baby boomer, born in the Midwest to parents who met after the war. They were so poor they couldn't afford to rent a place with indoor plumbing. But whenever they confronted a problem, his parents simply said they would "figger it out." Although poor, he thought his family's life idyllic. Then, suddenly, his family moved to New York, and everything was different. Everything that had never mattered – what clothes you wear, where you live, what band you listened to, where you went on vacation – mattered a lot. His clothes were bought at the five and dime; he had never had a vacation. He struggled. He began shutting down. He became wary, guarded, apathetic about school, distrustful of authority. But he had something to fall back on: those values of decency and his willingness to "figger it out."
While he tried to "figger it out," he cut grass, worked in factories, went to Woodstock, and became the first person to be given conscientious objector status by his draft board. He became a hippie, but never dropped out. His best friend did drop out and disappeared, forever. He spent a night in a whore house in Texas and hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Decades later, he found he had lived a life he could never have imagined. He had a wonderful wife, wonderful children, a wonderful house in a wonderful town. And it had indoor plumbing! He had worked in jobs that were consuming, challenging, and rewarding. He had tried murder cases and had spent years in the board room of what had become