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Book Synopsis: Wait Till Next Year is the story of a young girl growing up in the suburbs of New York in the 1950s, when owning a single-family home on a tree-lined street meant the realization of dreams, when everyone knew everyone else on the block, and the children gathered in the streets to play from sunup to sundown. The neighborhood was equally divided among Dodger, Giant, and Yankee fans, and the corner stores were the scenes of fierce and affectionate rivalries. We meet the people who influenced Goodwin's early life: her father, who emerged from a traumatic childhood without a trace of self-pity or rancor and who taught his daughter early on that she should say whatever she thought and should bring her voice into any conversation at any time; her mother, whose heart problems left her with the arteries of a seventy-year-old when she was only in her thirties and whose love of books allowed her to break the boundaries of the narrow world to which she was confined by her chronic illness; her two older sisters; her friends on the block; the local storekeepers; her school friends and teachers. This is also the story of a girlhood in which the great religious festivals of the Catholic church and the seasonal imperatives of baseball combined to produce a passionate love of history, ceremony, and ritual. It is the story of growing up in what seemed on the surface a more innocent era until one recalls the terror of polio, the paranoia of McCarthyism reflected even in the children's games, the obsession with A-bomb drills in school, and the ugly face of racial prejudice. It was a time whose relative tranquillity contained the seeds of the turbulent decade of the sixties.
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Experience the magic of a bygone era with Wait Till Next Year: A Memoir. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic world of the 1950s, where dreams came to life in charming suburban neighborhoods. This captivating memoir takes you on a journey through the author's childhood, where tree-lined streets and close-knit communities created an idyllic backdrop for endless adventures.
Join the spirited rivalry between Dodger, Giant, and Yankee fans as you explore the rich tapestry of relationships that shaped the author's upbringing. Meet unforgettable characters who influenced her early life, from her resilient father who instilled wisdom and fearlessness, to her book-loving mother whose strength defied her health limitations. Discover the joys and challenges of growing up in a time when neighbors became extended family, and where games on the street lasted from sunrise to sunset.
Wait Till Next Year: A Memoir is more than just a personal account; it's a vivid portrayal of a girlhood steeped in cultural milestones. Feel the exhilaration of religious festivals infused with the magic of baseball, creating a tapestry of tradition and excitement. But beneath the surface of this seemingly innocent era, lie darker themes that mirror the turbulence of the sixties - the haunting fear of polio, the suffocating grip of McCarthyism, the omnipresent threat of racial prejudice.
Don't miss your chance to revisit the past and gain fresh insights into a transformative period of American history. Wait Till Next Year: A Memoir will transport you to a time when hope, resilience, and the power of community triumphed over adversity. Get your copy today and embark on a journey that will touch your heart and captivate your imagination. Order now!
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