Do you remember glam rock, flares, cheesecloth shirts and chopper bikes? Then it sounds like you were lucky enough to grow up during the 1970s. Who could forget all the glam rock bands of that era, like Slade, Wizzard, Mud and Sweet, or singers like Alvin Stardust, Marc Bolan and David Bowie? What about those wonderful TV shows like Starsky and Hutch, Kojak, Kung Fu and Happy Days? Fashion included platform shoes (we all had a pair), flared trousers, brightly patterned shirts with huge collars and colourful kipper ties. And everyone remembers preparing for power cuts and that long, hot summer of 1976. So dust off your space hopper and join us on this fascinating journey through a childhood during the seventies, with hilarious illustrations and a nostalgic trip down memory lane for all those who grew up in this memorable decade.
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Time really does fly and it comes as a shock to realise that 1970 is already 40 years ago, but as you dip into this entertaining book you quickly become aware of how different things were in the decade that began with the 1970 World Cup in Mexico (remember the song 'Back Home'?), Apollos 13's aborted mission to the moon and Edward Heath's victory in the General Election, reached its mid-point with Bill Gates founding Microsoft and Lord Lucan disappearing after the murder of his children's nanny, and ended with the 'Winter of Discontent', bank rates at a record 17 per cent, andf Margaret Thatcher becoming the country's first female prime minister...The author takes us on his own, often humorous journey, recalling schooldays (dodging chalk thrown by the teacher etc.), flared trousers, cheeseclth shirts, accidents involving platform shoes, and outings in his parents' Vauxhall Viva which was eventually replaced by a Hillman Avenger. --This England
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Derek Tait has written over a dozen books, most of them about his early childhood in Singapore or the area of Plymouth in which he lives. He is now a full-time writer, but previous jobs have included a photographer and a cartoonist. He lives in Saltash Passage, Plymouth. His website: www.derektait.co.uk
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By The Crusader
Format:Paperback
I count myself as lucky enough to have had "A 1970s Childhood" and have my own meories of most of the things listed in this book. However, I have used in the word "listed" deliberately...this is largely a book of lists - a large proportion of the "music" chapter is entirely devoted to number one records of the 1970s, and there are various other lists including films from each year of the 70s, TV shows, even ice lollies. All these things are available for free on the internet, and probably from your own memory too. What isn't available is the author's own personal experiences, and although the book does include a few of these, there were not enough to engage my interest. I was expecting more of an autobiography which would allow seeming it seemed like more of a stream of consciousness; and as soon as the author had dispensed with home and school, he seemed to have very little to say on any other subjects and a lot of the book read like filler. There are also some annoying mistakes, such as referring to "Sebastian Cole" as setting a new world mile record. I am sure that this particular error is not the author's, but the lack of attention to detail by the typesetter/printer/whoever is unfortunately symptomatic of the whole book. On the whole, although I wouldn't recommend this as a book, I'm sure if I were to meet the author in a pub, we could keep each other entertained all night with stories of our 70s Childhoods, both of which were spent in Devon.
If the author is reading this, I apologise for my negativity. I have every respect for anyone who has the ability to write for a living.
If the author is reading this, I apologise for my negativity. I have every respect for anyone who has the ability to write for a living.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Hans Stek
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great entertainment for those of us who remember. A quick read, but full of fun. The book doesn't quite capture the atmosphere of the 70's, but does jog your memory.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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i have not fully read this book yet , but what i have is very funny and true ! anyone who grew up in the 70's should read this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Childhood reminder!
Bought this book to remind my 50 year old son of what he got up to! We all had a good laugh and would recommend the book to anyone wishing to relive moments of their childrens'... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eliza, Richmond
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boring,plodding and awkward
This book is dire.written in a tiresome tabulated form,eg these were the top films,toys,confectionary,fashion of 1975 or whenever. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Gudgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Made me smile
I loved reading this book it took me right back to my teens and brought so many memories and so many smiles great.
Published 2 months ago by Mr Ollie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ah, memories !!!!!
For those of us that can actually remember the 1970's, it's a walk down memory lane. Fantastic read and very very good value for money.
Published 3 months ago by S
4.0 out of 5 stars
It brought memories flooding back.
It is a simplistic view of the times, but thats its charm. If you are male and went to secondary school between 72 & 77 like me you will love it and wonder where did all the good... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steven Harper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Childhood memories
Brought for my wife who loves it. Lots of looking back to 'how it was'. This was a 'brill' prezzie, thanks
Published 3 months ago by phil davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very nostagic
Enjoyed the book, and hope for more to come, very accurate with the differing situations and topics, I have seen another book and will now be purchasing that!
Published 3 months ago by bernie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
I really liked this book but I have to disagree about the ice cream van' s, there are plenty of them that come round our area in the summer playing tunes that I remember from the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Susan Harper
1.0 out of 5 stars
Did I really pay good money for this?
If this had been a free book or under £1.00 I would have been disappointed. To charge over £5.00 is scandalous! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrew Letby
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Fantastic book it took me back to my childhood made me remember a lot of things that I had forgot about
Published 4 months ago by geoffrey thompson
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