Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie: Seven Years in the Counterculture

by Robert Roskind

The counterculture of the 60s and 70s has been viewed as everything from naive to hedonistic. However, most of these views were formed by observing the movement from the outside. "Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie" offers a vastly different perspective, one developed from within.After graduating college in 1968, Robert Roskind hit the road for seven years. Roskind's travels lead him into the heart of the counterculture--to Esalen Institute, Tassajara Hot Springs, Big Sur, Vancouver Island, the communes of Oregon and North Carolina, Altamont Pop Festival, Mt. Shasta, the Haight-Ashbury and the "motherland"--Northern California.His personal odyssey, sometimes profane and funny, sometimes profound and serious, reveals this tumultuous era as a cultural and spiritual renaissance that birthed many of the solutions to problems humanity now faces.About the AuthorRobert Roskind is a writer and speaker. His ten books include "Rasta A Journey into One Love," "In the Spirit of Business," and "In the Spirit of Marriage," all traching unconditional love. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolna with his wife, Julia, and their daughter, Alicia.REVIEWS FROM book caught my attention early and kept it to the end. The author relates what could be ho-hum daily events with a sense of humor that makes them an interesting reading... Published 2 months ago by chazzz5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, readable, concise and comprehensiveThe best explanation and history of the psychedelic era I've ever read -- and I was there! A fun read, and -- as it says above -- excellent, readable, concise and comprehensive... Published 12 months ago by Joan Bowden5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome JourneyThis is a terrific journey with the author through his explorations in the counterculture of his time. Read morePublished 22 months ago by Kristie Lane4.0 out of 5 stars This book ruined all of my preconceived notions about hippies!I wasn't planning on reviewing Robert Roskind's Memoirs of an Seven Years in the Counterculture when I picked it up but after less than half way through I felt... Published on July 23, 2008 by K. Davis5.0 out of 5 stars A true look into the 60's - 70'sI enjoyed reading this memoir because it was a front seat look at the times. The story was well written and gave me a little insight into commune life.Published on January 27, 2008 by Jaclynn M. Gormley5.0 out of 5 stars HIPPIES ARE THE BEST!I loved this book! This book by far was the BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ! Roberts detail is amazing. I felt for a short while, while reading the book, that I time traveled back into... Published on May 21, 2007 by B. Roac3.0 out of 5 stars Diary of a former hippyThis is a fun read. Other than a few insights into the differences between the "East Coast" and "West Coast" Hippies it is pretty much just a quick ride through Robert Roskind's...Published on June 25, 2006 by Chris A. Cunningham5.0 out of 5 stars From an Ex-Hippie Chick"Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie" is not only far out, it's out of sight! It's right on! Hey, I was there. Published on May 11, 2006 by Suzanne Cordes5.0 out of 5 stars What a trip...This book is one of thoes that you can't put down, and end up reading over and over again. It takes you on a journey through life in the counterculture, begining with the... Published on September 20, 2005 by Stephen St.John

Genres: Nonfiction

244 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 30, 2010

Reviews

[Pegeen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oh man, what a perfect cover for this book . The writing not so much.