20 Years to Life... A Memoir

About the Book

I was born on Flag Day, 1935, the same year Social Security was enacted. Consequently, I have always felt a tug of birthday patriotism and as a child I secretly hoped the flags might be flying for my benefit. Growing up with the SS system has been a comfort, as well. I didn't mind contributing to the pot all during my working years and I cretainly appreciate the pay out during retirement.

Graduating from journalism school and working for ten years as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor gave me a chance to write about and promote what's right with America. My generation saw dramatic changes throughout the 30s, 40s and 50s, which paralleled my coming of age over a 20 year span. Recounting some of these events and how they impacted me as an only child with a bit of an attitude, is the theme of the momoir.

About the Author

I was born on Flag Day, 1935, the same year Social Security was enacted. Consequently, I have always felt a tug of birthday patriotism and as a child, secretly hoped the flags might be flying for my benefit. Growing up with the SS system has been a comfort, as well. I didn’t mind contributing to the pot all during my working years and I certainly appreciate the pay out during retirement.

Graduating from journalism school and working for ten years as a newspaper reporter and a magazine editor gave me the chance to write about and promote what’s right with America. My generation saw dramatic changes throughout the 30s, 40s, and 50s, which paralleled my coming of age over a 20 year span. Recounting some of these events and how they impacted me as an only child with a bit of an attitude, is the theme of the memoir.

A return to writing, after many years in the financial service business, has been a natural re-connection to my original fascination with the craft of communicating with words. With my soul-mate wife of 57 years, Connie, we enjoy desert life in La Quinta, California.

T.T Hartman