About the Author: Jim Chambers was born in 1946, nine months and five days after his father returned from serving with the U.S. 8th Air Force in England during World War II. After earning two engineering degrees at Georgia Tech, he spent the next 40 years designing highways in Georgia. Besides writing, Chambers is an avid amateur photographer and scuba diver. His land and underwater photography has been published in such prestigious publications as National Geographic, Popular Photography, and Parade Magazine.
About the Book: As one of the first post-WWII Baby Boomers, the author's childhood and early teenage years were in the 1950s, a remarkable decade for the United States that saw enormous political, technological, and cultural changes. Although many books have covered the headline-making events of the era in great detail, few of these books give the reader a real feel for what daily life was like for Americans living in that decade, especially for kids growing up then. The author remembers the little nuts and bolts things of daily life for families during the fascinating decade known as the Fabulous Fifties. "Recollections" perfectly blends paying homage to the little day-to-day rituals with a larger scale examination of social issues and mores of the times, and it’s equally entertaining on either level. "Recollections" is a warm, lovingly honest, and fascinating portrait of America in the mid-20th Century.
Praise for "Recollections":
Remembering these times fondly, Chambers gives readers a charming read and something to lift the spirits of a happier time. "Recollections" is well worth considering. - Midwest Book Review
From scene to scene, I found myself caught up in images that Norman Rockwell could have painted. - Richard Kenyada, author of "The Apology" and "Reflections in the Dark room: The Black Essays"
From the clothes drying on the line in the backyard to Leave It To Beaver playing on the black and white TV set, "Recollections" is a fantastic journey down memory lane for the baby boomers and a trivia filled, historical reference for the younger generations. - Shannon Yarbrough, The LL Book Review
The engaging, conversational style of this book made it very difficult to put down. And it was almost like a treasure hunt -- as I'd be reading an account of popular candies or toys of the day, I'd think of one myself and eagerly wait to see if it was mentioned. Unfailingly, it was. - Melanie Frazier
Reading his book reminded me of how much I miss watching Tim Russert on MEET THE PRESS every Sunday: they both share an easy-going charm and natural humor that is rarely found in any corner of the world. - Russell Atwood, author of "East Village Noir"
"Recollections" was selected by The Kindle Review as the 25th best book by an independent author in the Kindle store.
"Recollections" was given five stars by Maria Schneider at Bear Mountain Books.
"Recollections" received a 5-star review at Red Adept Reviews by guest reviewer Christopher Meeks.
About the Book: As one of the first post-WWII Baby Boomers, the author's childhood and early teenage years were in the 1950s, a remarkable decade for the United States that saw enormous political, technological, and cultural changes. Although many books have covered the headline-making events of the era in great detail, few of these books give the reader a real feel for what daily life was like for Americans living in that decade, especially for kids growing up then. The author remembers the little nuts and bolts things of daily life for families during the fascinating decade known as the Fabulous Fifties. "Recollections" perfectly blends paying homage to the little day-to-day rituals with a larger scale examination of social issues and mores of the times, and it’s equally entertaining on either level. "Recollections" is a warm, lovingly honest, and fascinating portrait of America in the mid-20th Century.
Praise for "Recollections":
Remembering these times fondly, Chambers gives readers a charming read and something to lift the spirits of a happier time. "Recollections" is well worth considering. - Midwest Book Review
From scene to scene, I found myself caught up in images that Norman Rockwell could have painted. - Richard Kenyada, author of "The Apology" and "Reflections in the Dark room: The Black Essays"
From the clothes drying on the line in the backyard to Leave It To Beaver playing on the black and white TV set, "Recollections" is a fantastic journey down memory lane for the baby boomers and a trivia filled, historical reference for the younger generations. - Shannon Yarbrough, The LL Book Review
The engaging, conversational style of this book made it very difficult to put down. And it was almost like a treasure hunt -- as I'd be reading an account of popular candies or toys of the day, I'd think of one myself and eagerly wait to see if it was mentioned. Unfailingly, it was. - Melanie Frazier
Reading his book reminded me of how much I miss watching Tim Russert on MEET THE PRESS every Sunday: they both share an easy-going charm and natural humor that is rarely found in any corner of the world. - Russell Atwood, author of "East Village Noir"
"Recollections" was selected by The Kindle Review as the 25th best book by an independent author in the Kindle store.
"Recollections" was given five stars by Maria Schneider at Bear Mountain Books.
"Recollections" received a 5-star review at Red Adept Reviews by guest reviewer Christopher Meeks.
