“LOOKING BACK” IS BEING EDITED AS I WRITE THIS

The history book, Looking Back – 1940-2005: History as seen through the eyes of those who lived it is now in the hands of the editor. This book has turned into my favorite project of all times—especially with the addition of 17 essays and 2 poems written by people who responded to my call for their personal stories.

Four subscribers to this newsletter will have their essays featured in the book. Some share memories of specific moments during the forties up to 9/11 and Katrina, while others cover a lifetime of recollections. An excellent assortment of events were covered, and some essays and poems were very touching as the writers recalled poignant moments like visiting the Vietnam wall for the first time and losing everything they owned to the wrath of Katrina. There’s one very touching story from a retired Air Force sergeant who helped in the mission to return the Vietnam POWs home in 1973.

The book will make an excellent gift for those in your families who have lived long enough to recall much of the information--especially Boomers who made history by their sheer numbers and influenced everything from education and family life to transportation and technology. They'll find much that will stir memories of their younger days growing up in America, including incredible recollections from the exciting and tumultous sixties.

I intend to make it my personal mission to see that youngsters are exposed to the book if I have to go to schools and read it to them, myself! It will certainly be more interesting to them than learning history from dry facts taught from a textbook, even if they have to put up with an old lady with a southern accent reading it aloud to them. I hope parents will share this book with their children and tell about their memories of the events that are covered in the book.

The people whose essays and poems appear in the book will, of course, get their own free copy as thanks for their generosity in sharing their thoughts with the world. To those of you who shared your memories: your contribution is tremendously appreciated. I don’t know if you realize how much enjoyment readers will get for years to come from your wonderful and heartfelt stories! You are the reason this country is so great!

Read more about Looking Back at the blogsite: http://lookingback1940-2005.blogspot.com.