The Cranbrook Chronicles: A Boomer Kid's Story

Growing up during the mid-twentieth century the 1950s and 60s had a flavor all its own. It was the culmination of winning a Great World War and surviving a Great Depression that allowed the next generation a generation of baby boomer children to reap the benefits. Benefits included thousands of new inventions that made life easier and quite a bit more fun along with the freedom and independence to enjoy it.It was a time of social change. Societies before this had revolutions but never a revolution of peace. The youth of this era had a strong belief that they could change the world with love peace and freedom as their rallying cry. They believed the world could be a better place for all mankind. Not only did they believe it but they were going to make it happen. Well at least they were going to have a good time trying!For those who lived it you can relate. For those who lived after it this story told through the eyes of a child might help you get a glimpse of the world that shaped your parents or grandparents and an insight into why they think the way they do today.