The Long Light of Those Days: Recollections of a Vermont Village at Mid-Century

by Bruce Coffin

"You can go home again, if only in memory," Bruce Coffin assures us in this illuminating record of growing up in a small Vermont village fifty years ago....With the remarkable clarity of Norman Rockwell paintings, the author reveals the people, sights, sounds, and atmosphere of Woodstock, whose natural and manmade beauty has made it a memorable landmark.

233 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2005

Reviews

[Anne Hungerford]

Loved it. Not plot driven, so if you're looking for a gripping tale of a boy coming of age or anything, move on. However, if you're in the mood for beautiful reminiscings, hilarious anecdotes, and an interesting meandering look at memory, this is the book for you. My only complaint is the end felt abrupt and as though it didn't really wrap up the whole piece. That aside, the book is wonderfully written, and a lovely, entertaining, thought-provoking read.

[Sandym24 · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a visitor for many years to Woodstock, Vermont it was such a gift to be able to read a first hand account of what it was like to grow up there in the 1950’s and beyond. It seems like it was as magical as I imagined. If you have ever been to Woodstock or want to get a glimpse of what it would be like to grow up in a small town during that timeframe this a a wonderful book. Many of the stories made me laugh out loud. Some of the details are probably only relevant to people who grew up in this area at the time but nonetheless it was a delightful read.

[Ilana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful.