American Baby Boomer
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Book Overview
The book is the story of one individual who was born and grew up in the United States of America during the Baby Boomer generation.
It begins by introducing his parents, who are proud Norwegian immigrants who move the United States for a better life. Soon after coming to America, Michael Larsen is born in California.
The story follows Michael's life from birth though high school and speaks to personal events and situations that happen in his personal life during this period. It also addresses actual world and national events as they happened in real time.
The story progresses through his life as a soldier in the army and him being sent to Vietnam. Once home from the war, he goes to college, meeting new friends, falling in love, and marrying.
Family situations, jobs, social status, and political views continue to change as Michael ages and steps into changing technology, ever-increasing unrest throughout the world, and the new age of terrorism.
The book ends with Michael retiring and reflecting on his life's accomplishments and regrets as he enters the winter of his life.
The book chronicles one person's story growing up in the generation known as the baby boomers. There are still 75 million other stories out there that are still untold.
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