Sandra Gurvis - No Word Unturned

Books by Sandra

• Where Have all the Flower Children Gone >
• The Pipe Dreamers >
• Day Trips from Columbus >
• Careers for Non-Conformists >
• The Well-Traveled Dog >
• America's Strangest Museums >

Where Have all the Flower Children Gone

Whatever happened to the Vietnam protesters? "Where are they now?" The answers to these and many other questions about what some might still call those "damn hippies" can be found in the interviews, narratives, and photos of WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWER CHILDREN GONE? Chapters examine such aspects as the origins of the student protest movement and the conservative backlash as well the fates of draft evaders, expatriates, and conscientious objectors. Other topics are covered as well: the conflict between the various generations over Vietnam, Iraq, and other issues; what happened to the "average" child of the ‘60s and how they reconcile their pasts with the present; and communes and alternative lifestyles that continue to thrive today.

The book puts a contemporary face on the Age of Aquarius. Along with interviews with Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Nebraska), Bernadine Dohrn and one of the last with the late Ossie Davis, the story of Myra Aronson, typical of many of the generation, is one of the many startling examples of the "future shock" that Baby Boomers have encountered. The major and minor players of Kent State and Jackson State, where students and others perished at the hand of the militia weigh in as well, as do the generations preceding and succeeding the Baby Boomers.

So whether readers vaguely remember the '60s, claim to have forgotten them entirely, or never even lived through them, WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWER CHILDREN GONE? brings to life a colorful, complicated era that made a huge impact on our collective memory and culture.

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The Pipe Dreamers

A freshman on another Ohio campus during the shootings at Kent State, Sandra Gurvis spent nearly 25 years researching the reasons behind the turmoil during the Vietnam era. In her quest for answers, she wrote two books, the first of which was THE PIPE DREAMERS (Olmstead, 1001). Set mostly at fictional Hayes University, a state college in the small town of Hampton, Ohio, it encompasses the student unrest regarding Vietnam, the sexual revolution, the rejection of parental values, and the recreational use of drugs. The main character is Julia Brandon, an innocent sorority girl who gets into trouble when she tries to bail her radical roommate out of jail and becomes increasingly involved with the protest movement, which erupts in violence, death, and destruction. Julia falls irrevocably in love with handsome, carefree, soon-to-be drafted Win. Fifteen years later, trapped in an arid life, Julia glimpses a man whom she believes to be Win. She embarks upon a journey which leads her to the brink of devastation. Can she accept the truth about what happened so long ago without destroying herself and those she loves?

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Day Trips from Columbus

They once called it Cowtown, and you can still see bovines silhouetted against the growing skyline, thanks to the school of agriculture at The Ohio State University, but Columbus has finally reached the big leagues! And this book celebrates all the fun and neat things you can do in and around the area within an approximately two hour radius. Highlights include Longaberger basket and Amish country; amusement parks such as Cedar Point, Six Flags and King's Island; Lake Erie; and those "other" "C" cities of Cincinnati and Cleveland, along with Dayton and Akron. And for those of you who can't get enough of the '60s, Yellow Springs is just down the road. And these are but a sampling of the 25 day trip delights. Available at your local bookstore or Click here to order DAY TRIPS FROM COLUMBUS from BestPrices.com.

Careers for Non-Conformists

Thanks to a booming, rapidly changing economy it's easier than ever to develop a career that's fun and challenging and requires individualism, creativity, and, yes, even eccentricity. Author Sandra Gurvis showcases 75 careers—and touches on 150 more—within fifteen areas of interest, from animals and the outdoors to entertainment, travel, and the Internet. She covers what it takes to break into a field, what to expect, and what you'll need to do to thrive, and includes useful reference information such as associations, Web sites, trade magazines, and much more. Thirty profiles of people who have succeeded in unusual endeavors put a real face on these interesting and eclectic undertakings—one of which could be the career you've always wanted. The full range of educational levels is covered, from electronic media designer to handicrafts maker. Most fall in between, however, so practically everyone, with determination and training, can qualify. Click here for a complete table of contents. Careers for Nonconformists is available at bookstores everywhere and can be ordered online from Amazon.com.

The Well-Traveled Dog

OK, so I'm a cat person, but then felines aren't much for hitting the road, unless it's on their own terms, like sneaking out the door. But canines certainly enjoy traveling with their masters. And this book covers every aspect of their tail waggin' journeys: road trips (hanging out the car window is not cool); hotels and special getaways, such as camps especially for dogs; "ruffing it," with backpacking, hiking, and camping; reaching destinations via planes, trains, and ships; requirements for non-U.S. travel; and more. Plus there are chapters on accommodations for Fidos and Fifis who prefer to stay near their own back yards, and cool and fun travel accessories. No longer relegated to roach motels; these empowered pooches get first-class service and can hound their masters whenever they get the itch to leave. Click here to get more information on ordering this and their other titles or call 800/631-2188.

America's Strangest Museums (2nd edition, revised and updated)

With over 110 museums, AMERICA'S STRANGEST MUSEUMS offers weird and wacky excursions to the National Funeral Service Museum, the Voodoo Museum, Nut Museum, Museum of Bad Art, Museum of Menstruation, the Elvis is Alive Museum, The Barbie Hall of Fame and many more! An appendix now includes web sites and e-mail addresses. This popular title is hard to find but may be available on Amazon.com