“Every so often a reader knocks out a little memory book of growing-up years and sends me a copy. Rarely do these little volumes knock me out or send me. Dan Gladwin’s My Jupiter does." Ron Wiggins of the Palm Beach Post. Small Town USA during the fifties and sixties, even into the seventies, was special. There has never been, nor will there ever be, another period like it. If you grew up in the good old USA during this time you will definitely relate to these memories. Growing up in a time and place where caring a knife to school, "was normal." Walking out to your vehicle with the principal to show him your new gun, "was normal."Lighting bond fires on the beach, "was normal."This a a book about that time and that place. Lots of memories; lots of, "Stupid boy" stories; lots of reminders of a time gone by. Small Town USA during the fifties and sixties, even into the seventies, was special.There has never been, nor will there ever be, another period like it. 'My Jupiter', the story of growing up in small town USA during that special time. If you grew up during this time you will definitely relate to these memories.Dan's other books include:'Brenda's Story', the story of he and his wife's journey through devastating illness, and the trials and tribulations of love and relationships.And, In New Bern's Shadow', stories taped by his ninety six year old Mother-in-law. Dan is a life long Floridian, growing up in (what was once the small town of) Jupiter, FL.He is a graduate of the University of Florida, has been married for forty plus years to his wife Brenda; they have one son, Guy. Dan's poetry like all his books is simple but eloquently expressed. Topics range from first loves, first kisses, and getting to, "First Base" all the way to death, and dying. You will definitely find more than one poem that moves you in some way, be it laughter or tears.