Review of The Reject Bench
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Review of The Reject Bench
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Reject Bench" by James H Morgan.]
What were you doing on November 22, 1963, when it was announced that President John F. Kennedy had been killed? The Reject Bench by James H. Morgan highlights that particular moment in history. James was in school taking a chemistry quiz and recalls exactly what happened. If you were alive then, and old enough to remember, that moment is a vivid memory. This memoir by James H. Morgan is a perfect snapshot of the 1960's, with the Vietnam war, the draft board, civil rights, and the unrest of the nation. On a lighter side, the book takes you to the great years of the 1960's, into the everyday life of a teenager who has just moved and adjusting to his new life while making new friends. There was actually a bench on the high school grounds under a sycamore tree, here the boys sat, conversed and became friends. This book captures nostalgia of the 1960's cars, music, Soupy Sales, Ed Sullivan, drive inns, and everyday life. The experiences James had were sometimes hilarious and at other times emotional.
With that said, I really enjoyed the book because I grew up in the 1960's. What a different time that was and this book brought those memories to life. Can you imagine having one television, with no remote, and only about 6 channels. The whole family would watch programs together. There was one telephone that was connected to the wall. I remember all of the drama surrounding the Vietnam war. Sometimes it was horrible. Watched many young men see their draft number come up on television and had to report to serve. Then to be spit upon by Americans when they returned home. Happier, this book takes you back to a great era in time. The book is very well written and easy to understand. Not a hard read at all.
The Reject Bench transforms you into good times and bad times. If you weren't alive during the 1960's you get a glimpse and understanding of the times. Family ties were very different than today. The teenagers in this story had growing pains sometimes saying things they regretted, just like we all do today. Jim had an experience when racing his car that taught him a life lesson, not to be forgotten. I really found nothing negative about the book except it was somewhat lengthy but so interesting I wanted to keep reading. I wish there was more.
I am pleased to give The Reject Bench by James H. Morgan 4 out of 4 stars. This book is so well written. At times you have the feeling of actually being there. I hope there will be a book two. I so much want to know how Jim's life was in the service and later. I believe the book was professionally edited. I found only a few grammatical errors. Very enjoyable book.
I recommend this book to anyone that has lived through the 1960's. Will bring back so many memories. I also think it is a good book for anyone to read, as they will be able to experience the time period and see what it was like when their parents or grandparents were young. Fantastic read.
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The Reject Bench
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What were you doing on November 22, 1963, when it was announced that President John F. Kennedy had been killed? The Reject Bench by James H. Morgan highlights that particular moment in history. James was in school taking a chemistry quiz and recalls exactly what happened. If you were alive then, and old enough to remember, that moment is a vivid memory. This memoir by James H. Morgan is a perfect snapshot of the 1960's, with the Vietnam war, the draft board, civil rights, and the unrest of the nation. On a lighter side, the book takes you to the great years of the 1960's, into the everyday life of a teenager who has just moved and adjusting to his new life while making new friends. There was actually a bench on the high school grounds under a sycamore tree, here the boys sat, conversed and became friends. This book captures nostalgia of the 1960's cars, music, Soupy Sales, Ed Sullivan, drive inns, and everyday life. The experiences James had were sometimes hilarious and at other times emotional.
With that said, I really enjoyed the book because I grew up in the 1960's. What a different time that was and this book brought those memories to life. Can you imagine having one television, with no remote, and only about 6 channels. The whole family would watch programs together. There was one telephone that was connected to the wall. I remember all of the drama surrounding the Vietnam war. Sometimes it was horrible. Watched many young men see their draft number come up on television and had to report to serve. Then to be spit upon by Americans when they returned home. Happier, this book takes you back to a great era in time. The book is very well written and easy to understand. Not a hard read at all.
The Reject Bench transforms you into good times and bad times. If you weren't alive during the 1960's you get a glimpse and understanding of the times. Family ties were very different than today. The teenagers in this story had growing pains sometimes saying things they regretted, just like we all do today. Jim had an experience when racing his car that taught him a life lesson, not to be forgotten. I really found nothing negative about the book except it was somewhat lengthy but so interesting I wanted to keep reading. I wish there was more.
I am pleased to give The Reject Bench by James H. Morgan 4 out of 4 stars. This book is so well written. At times you have the feeling of actually being there. I hope there will be a book two. I so much want to know how Jim's life was in the service and later. I believe the book was professionally edited. I found only a few grammatical errors. Very enjoyable book.
I recommend this book to anyone that has lived through the 1960's. Will bring back so many memories. I also think it is a good book for anyone to read, as they will be able to experience the time period and see what it was like when their parents or grandparents were young. Fantastic read.
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The Reject Bench
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
