Seventeenth Summer

About the Book

Coming of age in the '50s appears simpler, but was it? True, there was less money, and thus fewer choices. Relationships, however, could become just as tangled then as today. Dan Klein struggles to sort out major issues of his life and their meaning. Beth becomes a major player in this drama despite the differences that separate them. Older and more realistic, Beth becomes a catalyst who helps Dan to gain focus. The summer of 1955 moves from quaint to real for the serious reader of Seventeenth Summer, whether older or younger.

About the Author

Dave Klumpp cherishes strong memories of growing up on a farm in Western New York. These personal experiences become the setting for this coming of age story. The sweat and sandy loam of the farm give this tale the gritty feel of rural life in the '50s. While work plays a dominant role, it's relationships that bring new meaning. Dave Klumpp is now semi-retired after 40 years service in Christian ministry. He lives with his wife, Marian, in Norman, Oklahoma.