Mr. Rushin has captured the life's experiences of growing up in a Midwestern city in the 70's. While it doesn't hurt to be nearly identical in age to the author, the words he uses evoke the sights, smells, and feels of going from 5 to 15 years old at a time before cable tv, when party lines and Pledged tables were the norm. Great book!

I grew up in "prestgious west Bloomington", and attended Lincoln H.S. (a Class of '79 graduate along with Jim Rushin). Steve's book brings back vivid memories of my own childhood. Everything connects for me; there was just so much that sounded exactly like my own 1970's household. Watergate, Carol Burnett, North Stars and Met Stadium. The stories are well-told and Steve brings his famous word-crafting to life, always with great humor. Thanks Steve!