Wallace J. Gordon Livres

This memoir offers a rich tapestry of experiences from a decade spent in Chicago, weaving together numerous narratives that reflect the vibrancy and complexity of urban life. Through personal anecdotes, the author explores themes of identity, community, and resilience, revealing the diverse stories of the people and places that shaped his journey. Each chapter serves as a window into the multifaceted nature of the city, showcasing both its challenges and triumphs.

Depression A Memoir of Growing Up the Hard Way. in Wisconsin. During the '30's. Depression A Memoir of Growing Up the Hard Way. in Wisconsin. During the '30's.

Set in November 1958, the narrative follows a successful ad writer in Chicago who reflects on his rewarding career in advertising. Despite the challenges of the industry, he maintains a positive outlook, having only faced termination once in eight years. The story captures the optimism of the era and the protagonist's contentment with his professional journey.

The author reflects on his unique experience during WWII, where instead of combat, he served as a typist throughout North Africa, Italy, and Austria. Having undergone extensive training on infantry weapons, he grapples with feelings of guilt for not having engaged in battle despite being in the midst of significant historical events. This memoir offers a poignant exploration of duty, identity, and the complexities of war.

Conventional wisdom said it could never happen.For starters, he was from Arizona and she was from Pennsylvania. Almost a whole continent apart.And he was a widower and she was a widow. With 42 and 47 years, respectively, of happy marriage behind them.And if that wasn't enough, he was a young 75 and she was a lovely 69; old enough to know better, one might say.Then one day they boarded a plane for Paris. They noticed each other, but didn't meet.When the plane landed they ended up in the same hotel. Arranged by the same tour group. But both so engrossed in Paris they still didn't see each other.Then it happened.On the third day their group gathered for an introductory meeting and dinner.They ended up sitting across from each other.He said, "Hi."She said, "Hello."And the sparks began to fly.That's when the love story that couldn't happen began to happen...