Valley Girl: Growing Up Gen X

By Amy Asbury

Step back into the nostalgia of a Gen X childhood in this captivating book that reminisces about the simpler times of growing up in the 70s and 80s. Amongst these lively essays are the questions of 80's pop culture: Why did Simon LeBon's sexy stare work straight through the TV? Why did Cabbage Patch Kids start to run out of good names like Jennifer and start coming out with names like Bertha and Edna? Why did we love camel-toe inducing designer jeans? Why did the bass of "Billie Jean" make us stop in our tracks like a dog hearing a silent whistle? Why did a boy's entire social life depend solely on his kickball skills? Read about fights with neighborhood kids, taking down bullies and trying to fit in with the cool chicks. Slumber party games, crushes, scary teachers, rivals, finding one's talent (double joints, rolling tongue or wonky eye tricks), and forays into capitalism in the way of lop-sided homemade carnivals and melty sno-cone stands. From playing outside until the streetlights came on to trading stickers and candy, this book takes you on a journey through the pop culture, fads, and experiences that defined a generation. Whether you're a fellow Gen Xer reliving cherished memories or a curious reader discovering a bygone era, this book is a delightful trip down memory lane.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DWK5BZRT
• ISBN13: 9798323933143
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"