Trivia is always a fun read, especially when it brings back memories of your own childhood. Kind of nice knowing that I was born just prior to the 'Summer of Love'! This was a quick read and interesting, though I would have preferred more information about what was happening socially than the long lists of music and entire football teams. It was a nice reminder of the way things used to be and highlighted just how far we have come (not necessarily always a good thing). Would make a great gift for anyone born in that year. ( )

What is so memorable about 1967? LBJ was president, The Beatles were at the height of the music charts, a Hershey Bar sold for 5 cents, we marched on Washington to protest the Vietnam War, and I graduated from high school. 1967 was a year of change; thrilling to be a part of, but troubling for our parents’ generation. ‘Don’t trust anybody over 30’ was the mantra we lived by.

Changes that started in 1967 ultimately led to ending of the Vietnam war and to the birth of the American Basketball Association. Walter Moore, the author of The Great Book of 1967, listed 100 books that were best sellers in 1967. Sadly, I didn’t remember any of them. The only excuse I can give is that I was busy determining my path to self-sufficiency and chasing girls. Reading for pleasure was not something I had an interest in during that year.

‘The Great Book of 1967’ was a trip down memory lane for me and will be for anyone else who lived during the 1960’s. Written in a narrated list format, you can easily skip listings that are of limited interest for you. The book only took about 4 hours to read as its format makes for quick reading. The reading delays I experienced were due to need for reflective respite whenever I came across a subject that was an important part of my past.

This book is a must read for anyone who has an interest in the 1960’s. ( )