Do you sometimes find yourself longing for “the good old days”? Do you laugh at yourself for even thinking this because – after all – you’re not even 50 yet? And - upon seeing some of the things the kids of today have, or when you see how easy they have it, do you catch yourself thinking out loud “When I was a kid…” only to cover your mouth in horror as you realize that you sound just like your parents? Do you feel a jolt of… you’re not sure what… when you realize that you’re thinking of the ’70s? How good things were in the ’70s? Join the author as he recounts his own experiences growing up in this avocado green and burnt orange decade. The things we had and the things we didn’t have; the things we took for granted and what family life was like in those years. Remember the music, the movies, the cars, the toys, the fashions, and so much more as your sentimental recollections play once again before you like a worn out 8mm movie in your mind. We were kids in the ’60s, teens in the ’70s, and now we’re almost 50. This is a humorous, nostalgic, pensive, and fun-filled look at what it was like to grow up in this generation. Try to keep up with the fun as you revisit your childhood memories, and don’t be surprised if you, like the author, find yourself longing once again for “the good old days.” DARRYLL SHERMAN lives in Pullman, Washington with his wife and their two children. He is a licensed Architect and works at Washington State University. He also has his own business designing private residences in the greater Palouse area. He is a pianist, songwriter and singer and is involved in the music department at his local church. Growing up in beautiful western Washington, Darryll attributes his appreciation of nature to the many family vacations spent in the Cascades and the surrounding areas. His interests also include carpentry, gardening, fishing, hiking, racquetball and art.
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Makes me long for the good ol' days.,
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This review is from: My '70s Book: The "When I Was A Kid..." Book For The Generation That Grew Up In The '70s (Paperback)
A couple of weekends ago, I had the pleasure of reading "My 70's Book". As I was reading this book, I felt as if the author was speaking to me personally. Being born at the beginning of the decade in 1970, I could directly relate to about 98 percent of what Darryll wrote about. From family life to numerous aspects of pop culture, the author accurately and endearingly paints an incredibly accurate picture about the decade.
My 70's book is an enjoyable and easy read. I read the book over the course of a couple hours one lazy winter afternoon. It's one of those books that gets you reminiscing about the good old days, and just how much things have changed over the years. Things like vinyl LP's, television programming, automobiles, and paper routes had me reminding my kids of how good they have it with their ipods, satellite television, and pampered lifestyle! Wow.. I just read that last sentence and realized I'm indeed turning into my old man!! This book had me longing for simpler times when a kid could play outside all day and not be seen again until dinner time. The book confirms in your mind just how much things have changed.. for better or worse. Anyone from the ages of 30 to 60 will absolutely love this book. It also provides a super entertaining history lesson to younger readers as well!
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This is a must read book!,
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This review is from: My '70s Book: The "When I Was A Kid..." Book For The Generation That Grew Up In The '70s (Paperback)
I grew up in the 70's and this is a must read book. This book brings back everything you remember and more.
This book discusses how playing was different in the 70's. Remember riding your bike all day, frisbee, M80's,and squirt guns with the plastic t-shaped end? Reading this book jogged a dear memory of arguing with all the neighbor kids about whether that sound a few streets away, was an M80 or an M100. I can hear everyone's voices now. This book reminds us of the awesome music that was created in the 70's. Perhaps one of the more lasting impressions of our generation. Lately, my daughter has been singing, "Oh, oh, oh, it's magic you know o o." I have no idea how she knows this song. This book talks about the movies of the '70's and who can forget some of the awesome tv shows we had. Even the commercials were cool. "Meow, meow, meow, meow" or how about, "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan..." I won't spoil the book by telling about the section on cartoons. My favorite chapter has to be the toys we had. Nerf, Matchbox, Toss Across, these were so much fun. I mean, come on, how many times did you step on a green army man? The author even had a real-life toy. He was the owner of a '73 Camaro. Check this book out for more that you probably forgot about, but will remember right away. Lastly, this book talks about what we had and what we didn't have. We had a pie-making mom at home. We didn't have cell phones,(soup cans with strings don't count). We had neighbors watching out for neighbors. We didn't have chat rooms. We had a consideration of other people that is lacking today. This book is a great read, a must read, a book that you'll pull off the bookshelf every few years just to keep the memories fresh.
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It Was An OKay Read,
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This review is from: My '70s Book: The "When I Was A Kid..." Book For The Generation That Grew Up In The '70s (Paperback)
It was an okay read, but I was looking for something that was more specific to the 70s, not just anyone's childhood growing up. The book could also get preachy at times. Please also bear in mind that it's a very short book, roughly the size of those Scholastic Books we had in grade school. All in all, a well meaning attempt by the author, but I don't think it really captured the spirit of the 70s very much. It could have benefited from the addition of photos, rather than the generic, hand drawn illustrations.
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