Against the backdrop of Southern California, and specifically Anaheim and Garden Grove in Orange County, “Postcards and Letters from Anaheim” is a collection of short stories that chronicle the antics of a group of teens during their “formative” years between 1957 and 1967. The nostalgic humor combined with introspection, reflection, and an informative documentary style makes for interesting reading. Be careful, though! After reading these stories, you may feel compelled to re-connect with old friends from long ago.
Here’s a challenge for readers. Embedded within the narrative of these stories are the titles for 12 Led Zeppelin songs. See if you can find them. – Jack Rea