Wham Bham is a remarkable memoir written in a way that primarily focuses on the Sixties language, making it all the more interesting. But it doesn’t end there; the book is not for people who tend to get easily offended. The author, Robert Isenberg, has described too much reality and in-depth narration of his life for the readers to enjoy.
Reflecting sexual emancipation deriving from the fifties, the readers discover the rapid social transformations taking place during these vital and revolutionary times. As we speak of revolution, the book also mentions the ongoing advancements in the business world, modifying lifestyles, feminist uprising, and minority rights, to name a few. In addition, the readers experience a deep dive into the intimate side of family dynamics and relationships. Discussion on such significant aspects propels the readers to avoid keeping the book down until they learn about the culture, religion, sex, and the boiling politics in America.
The author, Robert Isenberg, initiates his unbelievably interesting life in NYC. The social changes in the 1960s are worth exploring. They would leave the reader immersed in an enriching experience of a vast part of America. The autobiographical story of a young man in the roaring sixties revolves around an individual on a mission to make a name for himself. Interestingly, readers today can even connect themselves to the countless experiences Issenberg goes through.
Robert Issenberg is nothing less than a witty and smart individual, and his stories of the sixties clearly defined his incredible journey of launching his own roast beef sandwich business. The author, while busy exploring life all on his own and learning quite a lot of versatile experiences, gets fired from a job at a moment when he did not see it coming at all. Clueless as to how to move forward with life, the drastic and intense circumstances do not break his spirit. Liked by countless women, but life decides to give him a fair share of challenges. And he chooses to keep moving consistently with the light of hope in his hands.
The author is as clueless as all of us, and that makes the entire story even more relatable. In an era when everyone was paying massive attention to how to build their future and shape their lives, NYC in the sixties was an exceptional place to live. The character’s stories are not only worth reading, but they will make them laugh out loud as well.
Readers will find the characters making life-long decisions while experiencing difficulties and certain struggles. People’s idiosyncrasies and whacky behavior are bound to make the audience smile. While the author’s life is full of unpredictable events, full of pretty women roaming around, it becomes utterly colorful and pleasant when Issenberg finds the love of his life, Esther, marries and settles.
It is a must-read memoir and shouldn’t be missed, mostly because the sixties era was brimming with the strong energies of freedom and losses and also a perfect time to enjoy life in its truest sense. Every corner had a story to tell and an equally interesting past to uncover.
Apart from his trying to build a successful future, his charisma of not giving up is commendable. There are other certain interesting characters, such as Pat, Sue, Abbie Hoffman, Elaine, and artists, such as the Shirelles. The book also includes a whole chapter about Vietnam War. Robert has made an incredible effort to define the times of the sixties in NYC that will keep the readers engaged and entertained for good. Such a memoir is, beyond any doubt, a piece of art that should pass the eyes of every reader worldwide.
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