California Boomer: Keeper of the Story [Mass Market Paperback]

Don Noyes-More (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2000

California Boomer: Keeper of the Story is a haunting and deeply moving book of unforgettable California characters-from Holloywood movie stars to street Angels: Gay, Straight, rich, poor, the good and the darkly bad. They're all here. Boomer is a celebration of life, diversity, and of aa deep human impulse to do more than survive life's harshest lessons. Regardless of age, where a person grew up, or if a Baby Boomer, Gen X or Y, Boomer will be the book people talk about to their friends. Boomer offers a vision of hope and love. These are rarely seen snapshots of the Human Family, pictures of us all. Highly emotional content, easy to read.

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About the Author

Don Noyes-More is a 2nd generation native of Los Angeles, California. He has written for California newspapers over the last 14 years. He is presently Director of Sales and Marketing for a major communications and voice recognition software company. Don was insrumental in the launching of new digital satellite business programming and television productions nationally. For 12 years he was Director of Counseling Services for the Howard Institute of Human Sciences.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Five Corners Publications (August 20, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 1886699356
• ISBN-13: 978-1886699359
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,703,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars It Tells It Just Like It Was, November 4, 2000

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Gary S. Meade - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Boomer: Keeper of the Story (Mass Market Paperback)

Because I too am a California boomer, I approached this book with the hope that it would convey something of what it was like to grow up in this golden state during its most golden period. And I was not disappointed. What a wonderful book!

The title of the book says it all: "Keeper of the Stories". And what stories! The author has been fortunate to know a fascinating assortment of characters - ranging from his "Auntie Mame" of a grandmother to a blond surfer whose story reads like a Greek tragedy. And he lived or witnessed it all - growing up in 1950's suburbs, the San Francisco "summer of love", the loss of friends to AIDS - and he has survived it all.

These stories are funny and sad and heartwarming and chilling - and they're all fascinating and they're all true.

A great read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Boomer: The Message is Real Life!, July 24, 2003

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Elaine Mannfried (Newport Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Boomer: Keeper of the Story (Mass Market Paperback)

California Boomer has layers of meaning, some simple and others bold, and brave. The author gives us so many life lessons, insights, and details, many times overlooked by individuals but ever so important. If you get past the sweet and touching first few stories you'll be pulled into an ever more complex set of people, and at times, almost surreal situations. This book is never dull and will make you think about your own life. I'll be looking for more works by Don Noyes-More. Totally enjoyed this read.

5.0 out of 5 stars A BOOK FOR ALL SEASONS!, March 14, 2001

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John Fulton (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Boomer: Keeper of the Story (Mass Market Paperback)

I've waited to write a review until I fully digested what I have read. Boomer is unlike any other biography or time based book I've read before. It is a deeply honest book that demands and commands attention from the reader. There is no place to hide after reading this book, if indeed that is your reaction to raw truth! Boomer hits on many life themes and topics in ways that to me were unexpected. The message at the end is clear and concise yet with an edge of joy mixed with pathos. The second time I read the book I read it backwards, somehow that made the book come doubly alive. If you're into reality reading Boomer will be a great experience.