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Jimi Hendrix Turns Eighty |  | Author: Tim Sandlin
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Category: Book
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 96451
Media: Paperback
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 1594482837
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781594482830
ASIN: 1594482837
Publication Date: January 2, 2008
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Guy Fontaine's time has passed. It's 2022, and he's an involuntary resident in assisted living at Mission Pescadero, California, "the premiere retirement community in Half Moon Bay"-and in the company of others his age who are yearning for a time when life was fun. Precisely: 1967, the days of sex, drugs, peace, protest, rock and roll, and revolution. The drugs may be a little different, but when change is necessary, revolution is still revolution. As an epic battle begins between authority and the oppressed, young and old, intolerance and free love-complete with twenty-four-hour news coverage-the radicals of the newly christened Pepper Land are going to raise hell. And crank up the music.
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A good old time May 25, 2009
Donald Capone (Hastings on Hudson, NY United States)
It's 2022 and the old time hippies of California (with a few others thrown in) are now back together, this time in an assisted-living home. It's been a long time since the summer of love, but you wouldn't know it by the antics of the residents: sex, drugs, and rock n' roll still rule the day. The only problem? The woman who runs the joint rules it with an iron fist, even to the point of having her boy toy staff doctor over medicate some of the residents to keep them in line. Well, as she soon finds out, these elderly hippies have one last rebellion left in their bones. Sandlin keeps the pace fast with short chapters and lots of dialogue. Funny stuff, but also some good musing on aging.
If you like this book, there is another comic novel called INTO THE SUNSET (written by Donald Capone) that also takes place in an assisted-living home. Much different plot, though, about a young man who disguises himself as an elderly gent to live in one of these communities. Very funny too, also with something to say about aging.
 P**S Poor May 18, 2009
A. Porter (Washington, DC United States)
I've read everything that Tim Sandlin has published. But if this were the book that introduced me to his work, it's unlikely that I would have risked reading any of his other novels. There is no compassion in the book, and very little humor. A great idea, perhaps, that never got past the 'that might be interesting' stage. I'm hoping Mr. Sandlin and Pete Dexter for that matter, get back to form.
 I Loved this Book! May 15, 2009
D. Brunskill (Riddle, OR)
It's been a long while since I've read/re-read Sandlin. I've the 3 volume "GroVant" series, first editions. (Loved them). I have an actual Library in my home; quite exclusive. I read 3-6 books a week, but only purchase and store a small percentage of what I read. I read this book on my Kindle, BUT, after reading, have ordered a hard copy to include in my library! Yes, in my opinion, it's THAT GOOD, in my opinion!!!
Why? Sandlin definitely, and with sensitivity and heart, captures the essence of real life within an "assisted living" community. I couldn't help but think, while reading, that he must have experienced and understood what he'd personally experienced with/for a loved one living in an assisted living environment. What else? He must have experienced or at least,somehow, understand the mind set and priorities and sensitivites of folks who were once "young and vibrant" during the 60's and early 70's. Sandlin captured and encapsulated those folk's essence and their souls. He really did, in this novel. I wholly recommend this novel for ANY reader, and especially for "baby boomer" readers.
What a Fun Book! March 4, 2009
Vivian Hodges
When you're looking for some easy, fun reading, try this book. What a fun story....lots of great characters and adventures placed in a Continual Care Retirement facility.
The Bookschlepper Recommends June 20, 2008
Jean Sue Libkind (Philadelphia)
Guy Fontaine is an Okie (although not from Muskogee) who, in 2022, finds himself in assisted living on the California coast with the 70- and 80-year olds of Haight Ashbury and the Summer of Love. It only takes him a few days to learn to appreciate the finer points of sex, drugs and rock `n roll. But he's still a Heartlander, not bound by ideas of peace, love and harmony when the facility's director decides to euthanize a cat. As the assisted community reverts to commune, the music blares, the bras come off, the Viagara appears and the Man is at the gate. It's a hoot-and-a-half. The humor rings true and there is no patronizing these dudes. I appreciate that.
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