Summer of '69 by Elin HilderbrandMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Many thanks to my daughter in law Alicia for another great book by Elin Hilderbrand! I loved Summer of '69, both the historical perspective and the comparisons and contrasts of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Exalta's large family lives on Nantucket every summer but that is not happening this summer. Kate's son, Tiger has been drafted in the Vietnam War, Kirby has decided to work on Martha's Vineyard, and Blair is stuck at home largely pregnant and having marital problems. Jessie and Kate will be staying with Exalta for the summer where there are lots of secrets, too much drinking, and new adventures for 13 year old Jessie. I ached for Tiger's time in Vietnam and the sense of loss for him especially by his mother and sister, Jessie. The summer job and lives of Jessie and Kirby were drama filled (loved the women's lib, Woodstock, Betty Friedan) while Kate suffers by drinking to numb her pain. Exalta rules with an iron hand and her racism and beliefs chafe terribly with Jessie. But the journey and adventures and growth in this family with new friends like Pick, Patty and Darren makes this a can't put it down historical fiction beach read!
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