What if you could take your grandchildren on a trip back in time to
1956? This novel combines nostalgia with a grandparent's special
relationship with his grandchildren in a tale of time travel. As he
clearly sees their reality, he resents the blatant deterioration of
our current society. Evident is the results of inflation, moral
degradation, and the destruction of family values. It is his intent
that though their view of the future is dim, and having been a
victim of child of abuse himself, to show them that their ten year
old lives will soon change, and what they observe and experience
will never control their destiny. Imagine a grandfather taking his
granddaughters on journey back in time, when he was their age and
the year was 1956. Together, he shares what his life was like as he
walks with them as equals in this innocent age of nickel pop and
penny candy. His relationship with his granddaughters is a close
one, and he mourns the loss of so many freedoms that he enjoyed
when he was their age. They would nver know a parent sending them
out to play and saying, "be home before dark," or, "just stay in
the neighborhood." At ten years old, in 2011, they unfortunately
are aware of what the word "predator" means, and having their
television censored for foul language or sexual content. So when
telling them of the Mickey Mouse Club, or Winky Dink, they laugh as
if it was all fantasy and a fabrication of their Grandpa's mind. He
shares a special bond with them, because two are in a broken home
shattered by divorce, and two are adopted and have formerly
suffered the abuse of the foster 'care' system. Being a product of
a broken home and abuse himself, he understands their fears and
recognizes that this new generation is having their childhood and
innocence destroyed by our culture. So at the critical age of ten,
he lets them visit an era when children could walk freely to the
park. A time before electronics dominated and interaction with
friends and family was all important. A time before musical lyrics
were censored, yet those 'Oldies but Goodies' were considered so
threatening, as Rock and Roll was born.
General
Imprint: |
Authorhouse
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2011 |
First published: |
April 2011 |
Authors: |
Edwin F. Becker
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - With printed dust jacket / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
144 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4567-6280-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4567-6280-X |
Barcode: |
9781456762803 |
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