Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie: Seven Years in the Counterculture

Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie: Seven Years in the Counterculture

The counterculture of the 60s and 70s has been viewed as everything from naive to hedonistic. However, most of these views were formed by observing the movement from the outside. "Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie" offers a vastly different perspective, one developed from within.

After graduating college in 1968, Robert Roskind hit the road for seven years. Roskind's travels lead him into the heart of the counterculture--to Esalen Institute, Tassajara Hot Springs, Big Sur, Vancouver Island, the communes of Oregon and North Carolina, Altamont Pop Festival, Mt. Shasta, the Haight-Ashbury and the "motherland"--Northern California.

His personal odyssey, sometimes profane and funny, sometimes profound and serious, reveals this tumultuous era as a cultural and spiritual renaissance that birthed many of the solutions to problems humanity now faces.

About the Author
Robert Roskind is a writer and speaker. His ten books include "Rasta Heart: A Journey into One Love," "In the Spirit of Business," and "In the Spirit of Marriage," all traching unconditional love. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolna with his wife, Julia, and their daughter, Alicia.

REVIEWS FROM AMAZON:
This book caught my attention early and kept it to the end. The author relates what could be ho-hum daily events with a sense of humor that makes them an interesting reading...
Published 2 months ago by chazzz

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, readable, concise and comprehensive
The best explanation and history of the psychedelic era I've ever read -- and I was there! A fun read, and -- as it says above -- excellent, readable, concise and comprehensive...
Published 12 months ago by Joan Bowden

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Journey
This is a terrific journey with the author through his explorations in the counterculture of his time. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Kristie Lane

4.0 out of 5 stars This book ruined all of my preconceived notions about hippies!
I wasn't planning on reviewing Robert Roskind's Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie: Seven Years in the Counterculture when I picked it up but after less than half way through I felt...
Published on July 23, 2008 by K. Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars A true look into the 60's - 70's
I enjoyed reading this memoir because it was a front seat look at the times. The story was well written and gave me a little insight into commune life.
Published on January 27, 2008 by Jaclynn M. Gormley

5.0 out of 5 stars HIPPIES ARE THE BEST!
I loved this book! This book by far was the BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ! Roberts detail is amazing. I felt for a short while, while reading the book, that I time traveled back into...
Published on May 21, 2007 by B. Roac

3.0 out of 5 stars Diary of a former hippy
This is a fun read. Other than a few insights into the differences between the "East Coast" and "West Coast" Hippies it is pretty much just a quick ride through Robert Roskind's...
Published on June 25, 2006 by Chris A. Cunningham

5.0 out of 5 stars From an Ex-Hippie Chick
"Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie" is not only far out, it's out of sight! It's right on! Hey, I was there.
Published on May 11, 2006 by Suzanne Cordes

5.0 out of 5 stars What a trip...
This book is one of thoes that you can't put down, and end up reading over and over again. It takes you on a journey through life in the counterculture, begining with the...
Published on September 20, 2005 by Stephen St.John
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2010-09-30
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2010-09-30
Format	Kindle eBook

Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie: Seven Years in the Counterculture

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