When the Street Lights Come On

Nothing about Jimmy McMullen's childhood was dysfunctional unless you consider having big ears a dysfunction. He grew-up in the late 50's with twin sisters a year younger than himself and had one good friend to accompany him on the journey from childhood to adolescence. But growing-up is hard especially for a kid!</br>A first kiss or life's most embarrassing moment-two entirely different events I assure you-become monumental moments when viewed through the eyes of a kid.</br>This book is a collection of such stories all of which are true that define one such life. But in a way they define all of us. It's about the feelings attached to the experiences of growing-up and one kid's attempt to make sense of the world around him.</br><I>When the Street Lights Come On</I> is about going home to a place in the heart that's warm and familiar. It's a book for kids about to embark on the journey called growing-up and for everyone who's already been initiated. In the end you'll be reminded that sometimes just showing up for the game of life can be the bravest thing a kid can do.