A Long Strange Road

By Edwin Erickson

This story describes my story of life from 1948 to 1976. It tells about what living in South Los Angeles was like. It tells about what living in the turbulent decade of the 60s was like. It tells about the U.S. Army, life in college, and life as a hippie into drugs and sex was like. It is a personal story which can be shared with anyone who also lived during those times can appreciate. It is a unique life story, one in which some insight into the American experience can be gained.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Edwin Erickson
• Release date: Nov 7, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386086383

Edwin Erickson

I was born in New York City. I have lived in many cities in the United States. I am a graduate of the Los Angeles City College Broadcasting Department. I am a graduate of San Jose City College, majoring in Theater Arts. I attended the senior year at San Jose State University, majoring in Radio/TV Production and minoring in Theater Arts. While at these colleges, I appeared in many stage plays, including recognition in the San Jose Mercury News for a role in Hot L Baltimore at San Jose State. I have met famous people. I asked questions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a 1964 Los Angeles press conference. My experiences as a Hollywood hippie while taking many psychedelic drug trips are memorable. My experience on the brink of insanity and my recovery, mostly on my own, are interesting and provide insight into inner growth and how life changes while the journey continues.  

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