Remember when - growing up in the 1960's
testimonials
Elise Hansen
This book is about the 60's as experienced by the author Kathryn Williams and friends and is definitely a walk down memory lane for those of us who grew up during the 60's decade.
We are reminded of an era of carefree days, family values, less pressure on families and generally when life was good.
The music of the 1960's is intertwined with the reminiscing of those who grew up in the early stages of Pop Music.
This book is definitely a conversation starter when shared with friends and family of a similar age.
Kathryn is to be congratulated for taking this brave step into the Literary World
Gary Dunlop - Originally Hawera and now a New Plymouth resident
I have read (and re-read) Kath Williams' book "Remember when - growing up in the Sixties in Taranaki". I can recommend this book without reservation to anyone lucky enough to be born in Taranaki during that time. The book is written in a conversational style making it a very easy read. Added to this is it's often reference to and contributions from the many people in Kath's network. These contributors add a genuine authenticity to the memories recorded, and this authenticity is only added to by the often use of photos from that time. All in all it is a fine read and a ever increasing valuable recent history recount of life in the 60s in Taranaki. Hats off to Kath and her team, this book is a real and rare gem.
Kay Jenkins
I am still reading,can't put it down Kath you are an amazing lady. I'm reading the back page where it tells us what you have done in life and where you have been. Your grandchildren will realize one day the only thing you haven't done is help out NASA
How you fit it all in and write a book to?
Thank-you for all the memories xxxxxxxxx
Fiona Jenkins (nee Barley) - Wow what a trip down memory lane this was!
From the very first page I was transported back to the seamlessly endless sunny & delightful days of my childhood.
Although I was born in the 60’s (1962 vintage) I can still remember many many of these precious memories Kath so cleverly puts together & it is even more of a buzz to see my personal memories & reminisces in print throughout the book.
The familiar names, the places & especially the day to day experiences we were privileged to have as part of our childhoods growing up in this era are now in a fabulous book that can be picked up & enjoyed whenever I need to be reminded how lucky we were to have been part of this decade. Thank you so very much Kath for taking the time & the immense effort required to bring it all together in such a coherent manner.
Taranaki Expat - I Remember When Growing up in Taranaki in the 1960's (Kathryn Williams April 2016)
Waiting for the book in the post was too much, after reading of the launch in Hawera, and seeing photos on Facebook. Having finished reading it over two evenings, it was worth the wait. Despite being four years older, the stories and memories invoked strong memories, as my two brothers were younger, and their school mates featured in the book. Who knew Mr Sole, the coal man who delivered his bags of coal down to the back of our house, also had to bag the coal down at the railway station, not many yards from our home. Who knew that the boys featured, had mischievous lives outside of school. Each chapter created memories of the people who filled our lives, at school, and in the community. Arthur Fryer, our Intermediate teacher, writing of life in Hawera for teachers. Certainly something we were unaware of, in our pre-teen years. Memories of Somerset House, opposite our home; the Repertory Society shows that we went to; teacher’s names; games played at school; fish and chip nights; introduction of T V. School friends lives that did not reflect mine. Thanks to the writer for the memories from Sunday school, primary, intermediate and High School. And for a sleepless night, remembering my childhood – similar – but mostly unlike mine. So sorry I was on the first bus out of town, once HHS was finished with. Check out Face Book I Remember When - Growing up in the 60's in Taranaki
http://taranakiexpat.blogspot.co.nz/
This book is about the 60's as experienced by the author Kathryn Williams and friends and is definitely a walk down memory lane for those of us who grew up during the 60's decade.
We are reminded of an era of carefree days, family values, less pressure on families and generally when life was good.
The music of the 1960's is intertwined with the reminiscing of those who grew up in the early stages of Pop Music.
This book is definitely a conversation starter when shared with friends and family of a similar age.
Kathryn is to be congratulated for taking this brave step into the Literary World
Gary Dunlop - Originally Hawera and now a New Plymouth resident
I have read (and re-read) Kath Williams' book "Remember when - growing up in the Sixties in Taranaki". I can recommend this book without reservation to anyone lucky enough to be born in Taranaki during that time. The book is written in a conversational style making it a very easy read. Added to this is it's often reference to and contributions from the many people in Kath's network. These contributors add a genuine authenticity to the memories recorded, and this authenticity is only added to by the often use of photos from that time. All in all it is a fine read and a ever increasing valuable recent history recount of life in the 60s in Taranaki. Hats off to Kath and her team, this book is a real and rare gem.
Kay Jenkins
I am still reading,can't put it down Kath you are an amazing lady. I'm reading the back page where it tells us what you have done in life and where you have been. Your grandchildren will realize one day the only thing you haven't done is help out NASA
How you fit it all in and write a book to?
Thank-you for all the memories xxxxxxxxx
Fiona Jenkins (nee Barley) - Wow what a trip down memory lane this was!
From the very first page I was transported back to the seamlessly endless sunny & delightful days of my childhood.
Although I was born in the 60’s (1962 vintage) I can still remember many many of these precious memories Kath so cleverly puts together & it is even more of a buzz to see my personal memories & reminisces in print throughout the book.
The familiar names, the places & especially the day to day experiences we were privileged to have as part of our childhoods growing up in this era are now in a fabulous book that can be picked up & enjoyed whenever I need to be reminded how lucky we were to have been part of this decade. Thank you so very much Kath for taking the time & the immense effort required to bring it all together in such a coherent manner.
Taranaki Expat - I Remember When Growing up in Taranaki in the 1960's (Kathryn Williams April 2016)
Waiting for the book in the post was too much, after reading of the launch in Hawera, and seeing photos on Facebook. Having finished reading it over two evenings, it was worth the wait. Despite being four years older, the stories and memories invoked strong memories, as my two brothers were younger, and their school mates featured in the book. Who knew Mr Sole, the coal man who delivered his bags of coal down to the back of our house, also had to bag the coal down at the railway station, not many yards from our home. Who knew that the boys featured, had mischievous lives outside of school. Each chapter created memories of the people who filled our lives, at school, and in the community. Arthur Fryer, our Intermediate teacher, writing of life in Hawera for teachers. Certainly something we were unaware of, in our pre-teen years. Memories of Somerset House, opposite our home; the Repertory Society shows that we went to; teacher’s names; games played at school; fish and chip nights; introduction of T V. School friends lives that did not reflect mine. Thanks to the writer for the memories from Sunday school, primary, intermediate and High School. And for a sleepless night, remembering my childhood – similar – but mostly unlike mine. So sorry I was on the first bus out of town, once HHS was finished with. Check out Face Book I Remember When - Growing up in the 60's in Taranaki
http://taranakiexpat.blogspot.co.nz/
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