Overview

This is an inspiring, often soul searching collection of true stories, featuring the adventures and mishaps of six lifetime friends; The Boys From Hicks Drive. Follow along as they find clever ways to entertain themselves, frequently with disastrous results, in those nostalgic times before video games, cable television, mobile phones, and the internet. And what better place for childhood adventure than Vienna, the town on nearly every Top Ten list of Best Places to Live, and located near the power center of the universe: Washington DC?The Boys began their odyssey on the day they met, and it has continued for nearly sixty years. Their friendships have grown stronger through the years, as they continue to accept the faults and frailties of each other--just like they did when they were kids. Vintage photographs, as well as song lyrics from the Golden Age of Rock and Roll, are used to capture, illustrate, and enhance the exciting tales everyone will wish they had experienced in their youth...but, perhaps, are relieved they didn't.

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9781732752337

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A humorous and insightful memoir--Dr. Betty Todd Rupert A proverbial time capsule to a simpler moment in American history--Nathan Leslie, author of Sibs, Three Men and Root and Shoot. Rich details, humor and warmth to each story--Dr. Jerry Klemm Well-written, insightful, with so many humorous stories--Virginia Luckey, Teacher, Baldwin County Alabama I laughed all the way through it--Sally Little, Teacher Oklahoma. I enjoyed this book so much that I bought copies for several friends of mine--Michaelann Florimbio A mixture of memoir and true emotion makes for an excellent read--Karen Ferguson Thiebaut Growing up is a messy endeavor and Rick captures all of this in a concise manner--Dale Hall, One of The Boys Well written and insightful--Pat Canciglia, Wife of one of The Boys Beautifully written. Takes you back to a time long gone--Amber Brown, Qualifying Broker, Roberts Brothers.

A humorous and insightful memoir--Dr. Betty Todd Rupert A proverbial time capsule to a ""simpler"" moment in American history--Nathan Leslie, author of Sibs, Three Men and Root and Shoot. Rich details, humor and warmth to each story--Dr. Jerry Klemm Well-written, insightful, with so many humorous stories--Virginia Luckey, Teacher, Baldwin County Alabama I laughed all the way through it--Sally Little, Teacher Oklahoma. I enjoyed this book so much that I bought copies for several friends of mine--Michaelann Florimbio A mixture of memoir and true emotion makes for an excellent read--Karen Ferguson Thiebaut Growing up is a messy endeavor and Rick captures all of this in a concise manner--Dale Hall, One of The Boys Well written and insightful--Pat Canciglia, Wife of one of The Boys Beautifully written. Takes you back to a time long gone--Amber Brown, Qualifying Broker, Roberts Brothers.

Author Information

Rick Speight is a native of Vienna, Virginia and a graduate of James Madison High School in Vienna, George Mason University in Fairfax, as well as The University of Texas at Austin. While he has lived and raised a family in Austin, Mobile, Asheville and now Fairhope, Alabama he will always consider 1635 Hicks Drive Vienna, Virginia as that special place called home. After graduating from UT-Austin, Rick spent fifteen years in pulp and paper chemical sales before opening a healthcare staffing agency. He and his wife, Karen recently celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary, that began at Antioch Christian Church on Beulah Road in Vienna. Their daughter lives in Brooklyn, son and granddaughter in Pensacola, Florida. Rick communicates with his lifelong buddies Dale Hall, Pete Canciglia, and Mark Wood on a regular basis. And when they get together, they tell the same stories over and over, keeping the laughs and adventures intact, as their own memories continue to fade. This is Rick's first book, appropriately dedicated to best friends everywhere, especially The Boys. Owner of Ange Baker's Honest Edits. Ange is a Developmental Editor. He provides comprehensive revision strategies to help guide an author's first draft to the final product. He solely deals with creative writing craft--notably, Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction authors. As a Developmental Editor, he focuses on all areas of plot and character development, as well as a sharp proofreading of writing mechanics. He has an extremely cerebral editing style, taking account all trenchant fundamentals that publications look for when accepting pieces. Erica Speight is the Senior Marketing Campaign Manager for the PSL Group in Brooklyn, New York. She's and experienced marketing and account manager with a strong background in healthcare promotion, marketing brand strategy, and the online media industry. Ms. Speight is also skilled in program execution, content development, leading teams while working with cross-functional departments, and maintaining client relationships.

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