{"product_id":"boomers-war-peace-butterflies","title":"Boomers: War, Peace, \u0026 Butterflies","description":"In his second book \"Boomers: War, Peace, and Butterflies,” Loren Else, a former baby boomer columnist for the Rochester (Minnesota) Post Bulletin, reflects on a world that has undergone significant change. The publication includes 18 stories from veterans, with 9 powerful accounts from Vietnam. Additionally, it features 36 pieces about notable baby boomers and emotional family stories. Loren's weekly column for the Rochester newspaper, which was published for over 10 years, was titled \"Boomer Grandpa.\"\nLoren's writing style is characterized by positive and inspirational themes, including being a role model for grandchildren, celebrating remarkable baby boomers, and emphasizing integrity, kindness, and compelling family narratives. Jeff Pieters, Loren's former editor, noted that his columns often evoke a smile or a tear, and there is a certain quality in his work that inspires readers.\nLoren's debut book, Raised 'Old School' In An Old School, took readers on a journey through life in and around his hometown and historic Sandstone High School, originally constructed in 1901 and rebuilt after a fire in 1903.\nThis book is dedicated to the Sandstone\/Finlayson American Legion and Auxiliary Post #151, the author's hometown, in honor of the veterans' impact as early mentors on Loren.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0FJMBJC3Z\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0FJMBJC3Z.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Else, Loren\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43293330636861,"sku":"BVV.B0FJMBJC3Z.G","price":15.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/boomers-war-peace-butterflies","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}