The Son of a Boilermaker

by Tom Twyford

"The Son of a Boilermaker," revisits the decades that bracket World War II. The focus is upon the large and small triumphs and disasters as seen through the eyes of a boy and young man seeking his own identity. Feel again the vibrancy and pulse of small industrial towns that were once the heart of our country. Get to know "The Son of a Boilermaker," as he freezes in time the gritty essence of blue collar America. With off-beat humor and an underlying pathos, Twyford transports the reader to an era of honest simplicity, never to be repeated in the american experience.

270 pages, Paperback

First published December 2, 2009

Reviews

[Melanie]

this was such a great read for me! the author is from my hometown and writes about his experience growing up there in the 40's and 50's. it made me wish I could of grown up at that time. life seemed so much more simple and the sense of community that he writes about at that time gave me a sort of longing.
he does write with a sort of unedited and uncensored style, but I really enjoyed this book!