After the Falls: Coming of Age in the Sixties

After the Falls by Catherine Gildiner is a witty, candid coming-of-age memoir set against the social upheaval of the 1960s.

At thirteen, Cathy McClure leaves Niagara Falls when her parents move the family to suburban Buffalo, hoping a fresh start will help her settle down and focus on school. Instead, Cathy throws herself into life with characteristic energy, taking on roles as varied as cheerleader, vandal, Howard Johnson hostess, and civil rights demonstrator.

As the decade unfolds, Gildiner captures both the humour and turbulence of adolescence, family life, changing social values, and political awakening. When tragedy strikes, however, Cathy is forced to confront a more difficult challenge: what it means to be a daughter.

A great choice for readers who enjoy memoirs, 1960s history, Canadian life writing, and sharp, funny coming-of-age stories. Add After the Falls to your cart today—this is a one-of-a-kind used copy, so once it’s gone, it may not be available again.

Hardcover, Very Good