Born In 1957? What Else Happened?
Born In 1957? What Else Happened? by Ron Williams, published by Boom Books in November 2017, explores the author’s reflections on his parents’ lives and the historical context surrounding them. This edition, written in English and spanning 182 pages, delves into the personal and social history of the time, prompting readers to consider the experiences and events that shaped the lives of those born in the early 20th century.
The book invites readers to engage with a range of topics, including art, politics, and social history, as it reflects on the significant events that impacted real people. Williams expresses a sense of nostalgia and a desire to uncover the stories of his parents, touching on themes such as loss, hardship, and the passage of time. Through this narrative, he aims to inspire conversations across generations, encouraging a deeper understanding of heritage and the importance of remembering the past.
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Born in 1957?
ABOUT THESE SERIES ….But after that, I realised that I knew very little about these parents of mine. They had been born about the start of the Twentieth Century, and they died in 1970 and 1980. For their last 50 years, I was old enough to speak with a bit of sense.
I could have talked to them a lot about their lives. I could have found out about the times they lived in. But I did not. I know almost nothing about them really. Their courtship? Working in the pits? The Lock-out in the Depression? Losing their second child? Being dusted as a miner? The shootings at Rothbury? My uncles killed in the War? Love on the dole? There were hundreds, thousands of questions that I would now like to ask them. But, alas, I can’t. It’s too late.
Thus, prompted by my guilt, I resolved to write these books. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series is, to coin a modern phrase, designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.
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