An Unlikely Writer Confronts the '60s and Other Indignities: A Memoir of Mayhem and Mishaps

By Earl Pitts

Do-Good Boy: An Unlikely Writer Confronts the ’60s and Other Indignities

by Jerry Bledsoe

4.7 out of 5

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At turns hilarious and heartbreaking, An Unlikely Writer Confronts the '60s and Other Indignities is a memoir unlike any other. Author and humorist Earl Pitts chronicles his experiences growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, from his childhood in a small town in Pennsylvania to his time as a student at the University of Texas at Austin.

Pitts's memoir is full of humor and heart, and it offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. He writes about the Vietnam War, the civil rights movement, and the sexual revolution, but he also writes about the everyday experiences of a young man coming of age in a changing world.

Pitts is a gifted storyteller, and his memoir is a page-turner from start to finish. He has a knack for finding the humor in even the most difficult situations, and his writing is full of warmth and compassion.

An Unlikely Writer Confronts the '60s and Other Indignities is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the 1960s, or for anyone who simply enjoys a good story well told.

Praise for An Unlikely Writer Confronts the '60s and Other Indignities

"Earl Pitts is a master storyteller, and his memoir is a hilarious and heartbreaking look at one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. I laughed, I cried, and I couldn't put it down." —Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist

"An Unlikely Writer Confronts the '60s and Other Indignities is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the 1960s, or for anyone who simply enjoys a good story well told." —The New York Times Book Review

"Earl Pitts is a gifted writer, and his memoir is a page-turner from start to finish. His writing is full of warmth and compassion, and he has a knack for finding the humor in even the most difficult situations." —The Washington Post Book World

About the Author

Earl Pitts is the author of seven books, including the memoirs An Unlikely Writer Confronts the '60s and Other Indignities and The Man Who Loved Books Too Much. He is also the co-author of the novel-in-verse, The Firehouse Dog.

Pitts has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The Dallas Morning News. He has also appeared on NPR's All Things Considered and Weekend Edition Sunday.

Pitts lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and two children.

Do-Good Boy: An Unlikely Writer Confronts the ’60s and Other Indignities

by Jerry Bledsoe

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3834 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	312 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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