Publisher's Synopsis
Riveting coming of age story about growing up in a large, talented, ambitious American family. Beginning with his haphazard birth, living in Greece until settling in New Jersey, Milton's journey is one of a kind. Milton's adventures into rock-and-roll lead him around the country surrounded by beautiful and creative people. Milton maintains his pursuit of a fulfilling life in spite of the netherworld of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll he is pulled into. Milton's voice rings true.
Prologue - Aunt Louise Marries - Milton is Born
The Beginning - 1954 -The first birthday isn't pretty
Greek Lunch - 1958 - Milton sneaks off to lunch
Mr. Fox - 1963 - A helpful teacher tries his best
Hello Steve - 1966 - A lifelong friend is made
Uncle Count - 1966 - Texas summer with a special uncle
Learning the Pony - 1967 - 9th grade dance lessons by school stars
Steve and the Possum - 1968 - look before you leap
Peter Breaks His Neck- 1968 - Daddy to the rescue
Lord of the Flies - 1968 - Acting out in the jungle
The First Hit - 1968 - Visiting the West Village
Battle of the Bands - 1968 - Their first gig
Miami Pop - December 1968 - Surprise trip down south
Super Bowl III - 1968 - The Jets win and so does Milton
Wilt - July 1969 - Meeting a legend
Woodstock - August 1969 - A 15-year old's take on the great festival
The Twins Birthday Party - 1970 - Jersey high school party after going down the shore
Marlou and Me Go To Woodstock - 1970 - Looking for something in the worst way
Butchy - 1970 - A friend from the other side of the tracks
Always a Basketball Lover - 1970 - Does size matter?
Bong Washington DC - March 1971 - Milton introduces the first Bong to New York
Carbitol - 1971 - Milton does his part and is taken into the gang
Diane - 1971 - First girlfriend has a dark twist at it's beginning
Hasbrouck Heights Labor Day Concert - 1971 - A new kind of band that the police don't take kindly to
Little Joe's - 1971 - Italian topless club in upstate New York helps the band find an identity
Louie and the Skin Pop - 1971 - Bad Drugs enter Milton's life
Vinnie - 1972 - Wanting acceptance, Milton is drawn in by the wrong person
Joe G - 1972 - Milton goes off the deep end when tragedy forces him to confront his life choices
Peter of Peter, Paul, and Mary - 1973 - Rock and Roll mayhem and a cross-country tour
Louie Returns - 1973 - Old habits die hard and threaten Milton's new rock world
The Gardener - 1973 - Growing your own doesn't work out for Milton
Emma - 1974 - A great woman almost gets Milton to face himself
Brother to Brother at The Apollo - 1975 - Another blind alley leaves him questioning his direction
Bleak Thanksgiving - Home - 1975 - Death creates a downward spiral Milton fights to overcome
Daddy Marries the Third Time - 1976 - His Father refuses to give his approval but the boys step in as substitutes
Damon House - 1977 - A trip to cop drugs in New York City set Milton up to do time for the crime
Finding Maddie - 1978 - The right girl shows up. Is he ready for her?
Full Force - Milton is back in a band playing hard funk mixed with Doobie Brothers. What?
Bergen Community College - 1978 - Another chance to make a life
More Maddie - 1978 - Figuring it out with the help of someone who cares
Toga Party - 1978 - Some great fun with the guys with a surprising end
A New World with Maddie - 1979 - Someone believes in Milton enough to make him try
