{ "item_title" : "Growing Up X", "item_author" : [" David R. Broadie "], "item_description" : "Squeezed between the Boomers who snagged the good jobs and the Millennials who got the participation trophies, Generation X has always been the forgotten middle child of history.In this authentic and unpolished memoir, David R. Broadie takes you back to the heart of the 1970s and 80s-an era defined by latchkey independence, the smell of mixtapes, and the quiet understanding that the world wasn't going to hand you anything. From a small-town Iowa playground where pickup basketball teams were divided by intact vs. divorced families, Broadie explores the grit and sarcasm forged in a generation that grew up mostly analog.What's Inside: The Defining Moments: Relive the high-stakes tension of the Cold War, the national euphoria of the Miracle on Ice, and the shattering tragedy of the Challenger disaster.The Cultural Revolution: From the neon explosion of MTV and the synth-heavy riffs of Van Halen to the raw, flannel-clad angst of Nirvana, see how the soundtrack of a generation evolved.Political Shifts: Witness the rise of Reagan's Morning in America, the giant sucking sound of Ross Perot's warnings, and the digital transition from dial-up screeches to the dot-com bubble.A Personal Journey: Follow one man's path through sports triumphs with the Redskins, the heartbreak of the farm crisis, and the profound realization that family-and grandparents-are the glue that holds the map together.Why It Matters NowWe are the generation that bridged the gap between the rotary phone and the smartphone. Growing Up X isn't just about back in my day nostalgia; it's about remembering the independence, self-reliance, and resilience that shaped us-so we don't lose those values in an increasingly digital, polarized world.Pull up a chair, grab a cold one, and go back to the arcades and the Friday night lights. This is the real story of Gen X. No turning back now.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/825/115/9798251155112_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "11.95", "online_price" : "11.95", "our_price" : "11.95", "club_price" : "11.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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