Short Stories of Growing up in Milford and Other Faraway Places

About the Book

This memoir is about alternative paths of viewing life. How the creative mind can set its own course. How youthful adventure can grow into something others may find terrifying. How youth can be fortunate to survive the folly of its own nature. How consequences are learned by practical experiences. How practical experiences become the most efficient teacher. Having led an unconventional childhood, I was always captivated by unusual circumstances during my formative years. I grew up viewing life differently. To me, dangerous was adventurous. A challenge was something that required action. I sought creativity where others sought common place. The word “trite” was not in my vocabulary. Creative inspiration pushed me towards my life’s goals. As I grew older, it was my love of unusual experiences that developed my mindset. I listened carefully to the advice those over 60 offered. I questioned what others ignored. I chose the direction of my life based on fulfillment rather than wealth. This memoir was written out of pure joy. Part adventure, part insight of the human condition, and part foolhardy examples of youth; This book will reveal a colorful perspective on life. Happy reading.

About the Author

Jamie began his career writing training programs for an automotive technical school during the 70’s. The lesson plans had to be easily understood and written in such a way they enticed the student to enjoy the process. During the 80’s, his on-site technical training seminars for corporations encompassed the entire east coast. It was his ability to translate complicated matters into understandable presentations that made him successful. During the 90’s, Jamie transitioned into video production, producing training videos, and corporate communications for Connecticut and New York businesses. His ability to write effective scripts soon brought him into the world of television commercials. Each 30 second commercial had to fit into no more than 70 spoken words. By the time he retired from television, he had written, shot, edited, and produced over 650 commercials. His technique of writing clear, meaningful, and heartfelt narratives made the transition into short story writing straightforward. His next book is a memoir of the year he spent in Vietnam with the First Infantry Division in 1968-1969. He has taken a summer writing course at Yale University, is a member of the UCLA Word Commando veterans writing group, and a member of the Westport Writers Workshop.