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Groovin'
- Horses, Hopes, and Slippery Slopes (The Hippie Adventurer Series, Volume 1)
- Narrated by: J. R. Moorland
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
Do you have the courage to follow your dreams?
In this delightful coming-of-age memoir, Rich Israel takes off on a journey of self-discovery during the late 1960s. Renouncing societal norms, he hitchhikes across the country, works at a circus, and rides a horse hundreds of miles through the Rocky Mountain wilderness - all the while, the draft and Vietnam War are nipping at his heels.
Join Rich and his canine companion, Charlie, as they encounter one colorful character after another, from a loudmouthed carnival boss to an ax-loving dishwasher to a sultry flower child, whose bewitching powers lead to lust and longing - and heartbreak.
A consummate storyteller, Rich peppers his writing with wit and sensitivity, as well as insights often revealed through mind-blowing acid trips.
Against the backdrop of a unique period in American history, Groovin' is certain to warm your heart, bring a smile to your face, and inspire you to make every day an adventure.
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- AB
- 26-08-18
Fantastic account of an epic adventure...
What an adventure! Rich Israel finds himself hitch hiking across the US, often high on acid (as many were in the 60's!), and on the lookout for plenty of love! Conscious of the Vietnam draft.. Israel, a friend and their two dogs head off on a horseback ride of around 500 miles to Aspen in Colorado. The beauty of their surroundings, the sense of mother nature's power and the tranquility of the wilderness are all superbly described. It's an area of the US that holds great interest to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip across Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. This is a book I'll return to again, and would definitely recommend it to anyone as a thoroughly enjoyable account of one man's adventure. The bond formed with their animals during the month long trip is just beautiful.
Very well narrated by JR Moorland.
I was given a copy of this book for free, in return for an honest review.
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- Caomhin
- 02-05-20
60s adventure ride
Loved the easy ozy 60s flow to it, would have loved to have been around during that era.
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