There is a Generation III: Kids of the Greatest Generation

by W.H. Buzzard

This book is the third in a series of four satires about the kids of the 1950’s that grew to become such a pivotal generation: Baby Boomers.

At the end of “There is a Generation II” the heroes, Tim and Hect, escaped an attack by Mexican Federales in a World War II vintage transport. Flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet, the rickety twin-engine airplane tossed about in a lightning-filled thunderstorm. On their way to South America against their will, the terrified pair fears their young lives might end in a fiery impact into the towering volcano, El Popo.

Not until the plane flew out of the storm intact was a much relieved Tim able to begin a conversation with a fellow passenger, hoping to learn what he and Hect had been kidnapped into. Not only were they part of an international effort to dismantle and remake western culture, including America, but they had only been allowed aboard by the planeload of high officials because of a misconception. Otherwise, Tim and Hect would have been escorted to the exit minus parachutes.

By the time they arrived in Bogota, Colombia the boys’ true identities were discovered, and they ended up captives. Thanks to Tim’s creativeness and Hect’s bravado, they escaped and hid out in the desperately poor slums of the city. For the first time, Tim and Hect experienced actual injustice and oppression by a tyrannical government. In an effort to improve conditions in the ghetto by exterminating a biblical plague of bugs, the two inadvertently incite a riot that grows to a full scale revolution. Now how are they ever to get back home?

Genres: Nonfiction

204 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 2018

About the author

As a troubled unmanageable teenager headed for self-destruction, the author once complained to an an older gentleman who had taken an interest that he was out of control, addicted, full of anger, and in constant trouble. "For thirty days," the wise old gentleman replied, "do one thing everyday for one hour you don't want to do for someone else. After a month you'll be self-disciplined." Lo and behold, his advice worked. This began a lifelong pursuit of effectual wisdom.

WH Buzzard has reached an age when he would like to pass along such hard-won wisdom to following generations in tongue-and-cheek adventure books. A West Texan at heart, he now lives in central Texas with his wife and spends his time writing, reading, swimming laps, and taking walks while thinking up "stretchers", to quote Mark Twain.

Reviews

[Arista · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was quite an interesting read. A book not based on my generation by the baby boomer generation. Even though it is fiction, I felt it had a ring of truth to it. Especially since the war going on in that era brought about a lot of issues that were mentioned in this book. Throughout the book, I was reminded of my grandfather who served and felt as if Tim was his voice.
The book is on kindle unlimited if you have the amazon subscription and it's worth the read.

[Dayna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having read the 1st 2 installments, I was not disappointed with volume 3, & I hope the adventures continue. I liked the almost Zelig-like presence of the protagonists in volumes 2 & 3. This 3rd novel felt a little short, as if it had been finished in a hurry. But it was still a very enjoyable read. I received a Kindle edition from a Goodreads giveaway.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received There is a Generation 3 as part of a Giveaway. This is a book that is easy to keep reading. Honestly, I felt like the story still had places to go. I never read series' books because I hate reading and feeling like I'm missing something, this book felt totally self contained.

[Sunnie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just not my cup of tea. The back cover write-up tells that this is a rollicking 1950s satire, but I found little to be funny never mind rollicking. Halfway through I put it down permanently. Sorry.

[Lo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this volume more than the previous two. It wasn’t as dark, but again, it is dark. Not for the faint of heart. Wasn’t expecting the ending section, which came as a surprise. I doubt I will read any further volumes, unless it starts lightening up and quits being so morbid.

[Susan Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun Buddy Read that reminds me of a modern day tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.

[M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read, I look forward to reading others in the series.

[Ken · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several interesting chapters and a colorful story. An easy read, good job W.H. Buzzard!

[Luella · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book in this entertaining series. It has many misadventures, much danger and even some humor. Thank you to the author, W H Buzzard for the gift of this book.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this on Goodreads. I have not read the first 2 books in the series, but I probably will. I did enjoy reading about the adventures of the boys. I found the storyline very interesting. I hope there is a fourth book as I would like to find out what happens to them. This book leaves you hanging.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it. Great weekend read and pretty cool series.


I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway but the opinions expressed are solely my own.