Berkeley Days: The Uncensored Memoirs of an Underground Journalist

by David Haldane

Writing for the Berkeley BARB, that legendary icon of the underground, David Haldane had a front-row seat to American history. He recorded it all in breathless detail, chronicling the eccentricities of the counterculture and engaging in a universal quest.

168 pages, Paperback

About the author

David Haldane’s career in journalism has spanned more than four decades, beginning as an underground reporter for the Berkeley BARB and culminating in twenty-three years as a Los Angeles Times staff writer. Currently he lives in Joshua Tree, California, where he writes magazine articles and books. His work has appeared in many publications worldwide including Los Angeles Times Magazine, Orange Coast, Islands, Penthouse and Salon. It has been anthologized in two previous books.

Reviews

[Harbeey Readone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Berkeley Days is a fascinating glimpse into the underground journalism scene of the 1970s. David Haldane’s writing is raw, honest, and full of personality. I loved how he captured the chaos, energy, and idealism of that era it felt like I was right there in Berkeley with him. A compelling memoir for anyone interested in history, counterculture, or the life of a journalist finding his voice.