Time Pieces: Life in the Bekshires ...and beyond

Time Pieces Life in the Berkshires and ...beyond By Paul Clermont For over 20 years writer/photographer Paul Clermont has been sharing with words and pictures in newspapers and magazines his observations and experiences of life in the Berkshires and beyond. In this book he offers a collection of over 80 stories and dozens of photographs. Paul has a character trait missing from many of today's harried society members-a genuine concern and interest for those lives he observes and touches. As you will discover when reading Time pieces: Life in the Berkshires and Beyond, he has that knack for discovering the story behind the story, the essence of the people whose sweat, laughter, and tears have cultivated and nurtured their hometowns, their countries, and their souls. For everyone who grew up in a small town and for those who didn't, here is the essence of America in the late '50s and early '60s. He takes the reader from a favorite swimming spot to the local poolroom. There are narratives of Friday nights at the local movie theatre and Saturday night high school dances. The fear and fun of raising children are chronicled with affection and incidents that any parent can relate to. Beyond the Berkshires journey from an ill-fated motorcycle trip to a moment shared with Pope John Paul II on a narrow Boston street and a coup attempt in Haiti. Join him as he encounters the Ku Klux Klan in Vermont, swims with sharks in the Caribbean, celebrates Bastille Day in Paris and ends up back in Boston singing with Bruce Springsteen at Fenway Park. Turn the pages, gaze at the images, read the words and enjoy the journey!