A Golden State of Mind

By Geoffrey P. Wong

Book Overview

A callow farm boy enrolls at the University of California (Berkeley), a microcosm of the Golden State's society, at the dawn of rock and roll, amid Cold War hysteria, advent of Civil Rights, changing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552126358
• ISBN13: 9781552126356
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Trafford on Demand Pub
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Truth underpins intriguing fiction

Geoff Wong's novel is not just a good story: it is several tightly threaded stories. The imagery, plot, and character development reflects a perceptive sensitivity and insight into the realities, human values and social issues at UC Berkeley (and the Midwest) in the early 1960s. Based upon the author's profound knowledge of that weird and colorful setting, the truth of that background now seems stranger than the fiction woven around it.

The Sun Also Rises for Wong

Couldn't put it down. Had to know what happened next The war between the dormies and the frats was superbly done. Interweaving the songs of the 60's into the storyline worked well. Berkeley has certainly changed since that innocent time.

A Golden Review for "A Golden State of Mind"

This book provides a very good insite on deeply imbedded traditions at this and perhaps other universities with strong traditions. This book is well-written, informative and educational. It was so entertaining that I would have read it in one sitting if I had the time to do so.

A great read!

A Golden State of Mind is a fantastic read. Wong is a master at creating hilarious characters and spinning raucous tales. In this book, he captures many of the universal trials, tribulations, and absurdities of college life. The story line is laugh out loud entertaining. A very funny book!

A Golden State of Mind

A rolicking good read. Full of witty humor and surprising plot twists. Evokes the wacky and turbulent '60's at America's greatest public University on the eve of the Free Speech Movement. I've given copies to numerous friends, and they all loved it too!