This is a real "guys'" book. Chuck's well known for his expertise
and publications on firearm safety as well as his last two books in
this genre, "The Way It Was-Nostalgic Tales of Hotrods and Romance"
and "The Badge-Stories and Tales from Both Sides of the Law." I
think a lot of Chuck's Stories are semi-autobiographical history
about the journey of a hot-rodding teenager through all kinds of
trouble with the law into a long career as a Midwest LEO and a
nationally well-known firearms expert. The signature message I got
from the book was when the stern Sheriff took the rebellious teen
in for a serious talk--and made the point that you either get
along, adapt, or face a whole life of friction and unhappiness. The
world doesn't adapt to you. Chuck relates the story well of his
transition and "coming of age" to be a responsible citizen. "CIRCA
1957 is a true-to-life story of a young man growing up during the
days when all young men were enthralled by cars, racing and rock
& roll." HOT LINE NEWS. "Perhaps the best compliment for any
novel is that it's worth the time and effort to read . . . a slice
of the past brought to the present .. . all of the proper settings
of the times." OLD CAR NEWS. "Klein has done his homework well as
he has really captured the feeling of the era."STREETSCENE.
"Captures the true flavors of adolescence in the late '50s. Kudos
to the author ." CAR COLLECTOR MAGAZINE. "A souped-up,
piston-pounding, tire-squealin' honey of an American epic. Grabs
you by the gearshift and won't let go for 260 pages" THE CINCINNATI
POST (first edition) "Good walk down memory lane. If you were a
teenager in the fifties...you'll definitely see yourself and your
friends."AUTOMOBILIA NEWS "It's a book that will make you laugh and
cry and remember . . .." STREET ROD ACTION
General
| Imprint: |
Beachhouse Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 2012 |
| First published: |
June 2012 |
| Authors: |
Chuck Klein
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
320 |
| Edition: |
2nd ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-59630-075-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-59630-075-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781596300750 |
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