Beyond the Cottonwood Trees

<p><strong>Continue with Herb as he leaves behind his untethered boyhood and journeys on to the adventure called life.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this second installment of his humorous and heartfelt memoir Herb Bryce leaves the cottonwood trees of his youth behind to begin a new adventure. No longer a child he discovers the beauty and hardships of adulthood.</p><p><br></p><p>As he bids high school farewell Herb revels in a carefree summer. He then experiences the joys of being a young man in college from football scholarships to falling in love. When Herb is drafted into the Korean War however he must join the Navy to fulfill his duty-and grow up in the process. </p><p><br></p><p>During this time Herb meets and begins a family with Joyce with whom he has five children. They eventually settle in the Pacific Northwest where for many years Herb lives the all-American dream. But that's not where his story ends.</p><p><br></p><p>Though their life seems perfect Herb and Joyce must reckon with a failing marriage that eventually cracks. Untethered once again Herb is thrust into the bachelor lifestyle. He discovers a whole new world: women's liberation and the civil rights movement are in full swing Herb has long ago left behind his religious lifestyle and social mores have drastically changed. Then enters Gloria a free and independent spirit with a big heart. Together they take on the world and follow their dreams.</p><p><br></p><p>Filled with love laughs and tears Herb's story is a nostalgic look at an era of great change and upheaval. <em>Beyond the Cottonwood Trees</em> is both a reflection on and an adventure through this silly little thing called life.</p>