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Tightrope #1-3
Don't Call Me Jupiter: The Complete Collection: Memoirs of a Reluctant Hippie Kid
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In 1962, the Bross family was the picture of American perfection, handpicked to model Dr. Sabin’s oral polio vaccine for the Cincinnati Enquirer. But in 1973, everything changed.
After their mother’s second divorce, Tom and his siblings are plunged into a chaotic hippie lifestyle, marked by instability, abandonment, and rampant drug use. Their transformation from conservative Catholics to freewheeling nomads is a rollercoaster of heart-wrenching drama balanced with laugh-out-loud humor that keeps you turning pages.
In the first book of the series, Tightrope, Tom, with the aid of funds from Victims of Violent Crimes, recounts his family’s turbulent journey. At just 12 years old, Tom is uprooted from Davis, California, only to return homeless two months later. While his siblings are scattered among their friends' houses, Tom ends up in the garage of one of his mother’s ex-lovers. But this is just the beginning of their story.
What readers are saying about Don't Call Me Jupiter:
"Trying to find the words to express all the emotions I felt throughout the series, well I just cant." — Deb S., ★★★★★
"I LOVED this series! I’m reading book #1 again! I grew up in that era so related to much!! Crazy story; hard to believe how selfish/abusive his Mom was…..and the kids still loved her!! Great book Tom Bross!!!!!" — Lyn G., ★★★★★
"Amazing, disturbing, interesting and bit insane. Terrible to think they lived like that and survived it all." – Colette T., ★★★★★
"Probably the best book series I’ve ever read. Stayed up until 2am to finish #3 then cried myself to sleep." — Mary S., ★★★★★
If you were captivated by the raw honesty of The Glass Castle, the unconventional upbringing in Educated, and the dark humor of I’m Glad My Mom Died, then Don’t Call Me Jupiter is your next must-read.
In 1962, the Bross family was the picture of American perfection, handpicked to model Dr. Sabin’s oral polio vaccine for the Cincinnati Enquirer. But in 1973, everything changed.
After their mother’s second divorce, Tom and his siblings are plunged into a chaotic hippie lifestyle, marked by instability, abandonment, and rampant drug use. Their transformation from conservative Catholics to freewheeling nomads is a rollercoaster of heart-wrenching drama balanced with laugh-out-loud humor that keeps you turning pages.
In the first book of the series, Tightrope, Tom, with the aid of funds from Victims of Violent Crimes, recounts his family’s turbulent journey. At just 12 years old, Tom is uprooted from Davis, California, only to return homeless two months later. While his siblings are scattered among their friends' houses, Tom ends up in the garage of one of his mother’s ex-lovers. But this is just the beginning of their story.
What readers are saying about Don't Call Me Jupiter:
"Trying to find the words to express all the emotions I felt throughout the series, well I just cant." — Deb S., ★★★★★
"I LOVED this series! I’m reading book #1 again! I grew up in that era so related to much!! Crazy story; hard to believe how selfish/abusive his Mom was…..and the kids still loved her!! Great book Tom Bross!!!!!" — Lyn G., ★★★★★
"Amazing, disturbing, interesting and bit insane. Terrible to think they lived like that and survived it all." – Colette T., ★★★★★
"Probably the best book series I’ve ever read. Stayed up until 2am to finish #3 then cried myself to sleep." — Mary S., ★★★★★
If you were captivated by the raw honesty of The Glass Castle, the unconventional upbringing in Educated, and the dark humor of I’m Glad My Mom Died, then Don’t Call Me Jupiter is your next must-read.
1027 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2026
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May 21, 2026
Great read
This book took me back to my childhood. I also come from a family of 5 coming to age in the 70’s. Siblings share so much. Good times bad times and survival skills through it all.
This book took me back to my childhood. I also come from a family of 5 coming to age in the 70’s. Siblings share so much. Good times bad times and survival skills through it all.
July 28, 2026
I enjoyed reading these books, but the ending to me is so sad that I wished I hadn't read them.
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