Tales of a Rollercoaster Operator: Stories from My Missouri Youth

ISBN-13: 9781542995740 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 128 str.

Mark Johnson

Opis

Childhood and adolescence were a virtual rollercoaster ride for Mark Johnson. In his second book-Tales of a Rollercoaster Operator: Stories from My Missouri Youth-he navigates the highs and lows of coming of age in St. Louis, Missouri, in the 1960s and 1970s. Experience Mark's favorite growing-up twists and turns in this collection of twenty-six funny and poignant essays, including learning to drive a rollercoaster, discovering the joys of a first pet, embarking on a quest with his father to wrangle World Series tickets, and witnessing the wonder in a brand new year after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger. This book of stories will inspire you to revisit your youth, dust-off your favorite memories, and find new meaning in the indelible moments that stay with you for a lifetime.