Growing up in 1950s America from "summary" of The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
The 1950s in America was a time of great change. It was a time when the country was coming out of the shadows of World War II and entering into a new era of prosperity and innovation. For kids growing up in this time, it was a time of innocence and wonder. In the 1950s, kids had a sense of freedom that is hard to imagine in today's world. They roamed the neighborhoods on their bikes, played unsupervised in the parks, and spent endless hours exploring the world around them. There was a feeling of safety and security that allowed kids to truly be kids. One of the defining characteristics of growing up in the 1950s was the sense of community. Neighbors looked out for each other, families gathered together for block parties and barbecues, and kids played with each other rega...
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