Road Tales - A Raw Education (Paperback)

The education of a midwest boy, maturing exponentially over a one year period; the fall of 1969 to the fall of 70. It contrasts an education between college and travel---with a heavy accent on travel. After a disappointing semester at a four year liberal arts college in Kansas City, he sets off for six months in Europe, living on the margins of society---the lower echelons of great cities where he meets incredible, stimulating and bizarre people who have a profound effect on his life. Curiosity, intrigue and just plain naivete draw him into events with anarchists, nazis and communists. With a desire to experiment and experience what's 'new', his strong penchant for alcohol and the drug culture lead him ever deeper into a subculture rarely seen. Yet there seems to be a divine shadow over him that keeps him from complete devastation. The descriptions of the cities, museums, bars and nightlife will take you back to a time when Europe was a group of distinct, individual countries proud of their diverse cultures. The midwest boy matures into a citizen of the world. It's my story---and I'm sticking to it.