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memories of the ’70s – Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

In 1975, Roald Dahl wrote a children’s book based on an adult short story and made a hero in Danny, The Champion of the World.  In 1959, Dahl published a short story in the New Yorker Magazine titled Champion of … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’80s – Just as Long as We’re Together by Judy Blume

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

The late 1980s offered another memorable coming of age novel from Judy Blume: Just as Long as We’re Together. Narrated by 13 year old Stephanie Hirsch, the storyline focuses on the numerous changes that are happening in her life – … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

Author Judy Blume put a little of herself in this poignant novel of the mid ’70s: Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself. The story begins with 10 year old Sally, who moves with her brother, parents and Grandmother from New … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’80s – Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

Bestselling author Judy Blume continued to publish popular books with the release of Tiger Eyes. The young adult novel focuses on Davey Wexler, which as the book opens, has attended her Father’s funeral. Adam Wexler has died after being shot … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

In the early 1970s, author Judy Blume kicked off a series that would become a favourite for decades with the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. The book introduces two characters: brothers Peter and Farley Hatcher, the latter who … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’80s – Golden Girl: The Story of Jessica Savitch by Alannah Nash

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

In the late 1980s, biographer Alannah Nash wrote the first story on the life of a noted TV journalist: Golden Girl: The Story of Jessica Savitch. Savitch was only 36 when she died in mysterious circumstances, and Nash, a writer … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

In 1978, the adopted daughter of Hollywood A lister Joan Crawford exposed her horrible childhood in the memoir A True Story: Mommie Dearest. Published by William Morrow & Co. in October, the hardcover memoir was the talk of the town … Continue reading →

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