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Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood

Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood

Stroll down memory lane with this unique book that reminisces about the beloved brands of the 50s and 60s.

2019

Barry Silverstein

Barry Silverstein

Stories

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

How a Second Chance Can Lead to a First-Place Finish

The “Second Chances” Writing Prompt got me thinking about how second chances have had a major impact on my life. It may be serendipity or…

23h ago

How a Second Chance Can Lead to a First-Place Finish

23h ago

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Many Things in Life are Cyclical

But as I age, I have learned that cycles can be broken

2d ago

Many Things in Life are Cyclical

2d ago

Published in
Fanfare

Why ‘The Diplomat’ Sizzles on Screen

The plot is addictive, but the characters carry the series

Nov 24

Why ‘The Diplomat’ Sizzles on Screen

Nov 24

Published in
Rock On

How “Mr. Tambourine Man” Gave Rise to the Folk Rock Genre

The Byrds melded the music of Bob Dylan and The Beatles

Nov 20

How “Mr. Tambourine Man” Gave Rise to the Folk Rock Genre

Nov 20

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

The Thankful Tree

A Thanksgiving tradition that may be worth passing along

Nov 20

The Thankful Tree

Nov 20

Published in
Rock On

Five Pioneering Songs by The Kinks

This British band had an outsized influence on rock ’n’ roll

Nov 14

Five Pioneering Songs by The Kinks

Nov 14

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Let’s Talk About Negative Inertia

A tiny change in perspective can have a big impact

Nov 10

Let’s Talk About Negative Inertia

Nov 10

Published in
Fanfare

My Favorite Epic: Exodus

The story of the birth of Israel offers context for today’s conflict

Nov 6

My Favorite Epic: Exodus

Nov 6

Published in
Books Are Our Superpower

The Two Sides of the Berlin Wall

A fictional love story dramatizes East vs. West in “The Berlin Apartment”

Nov 5

The Two Sides of the Berlin Wall

Nov 5

Published in
Rock On

Eagles Continue to Soar

This American band still flies high fifty years later

Nov 1

Eagles Continue to Soar

Nov 1

Barry Silverstein

Barry Silverstein

Book Author

Author and retired marketing pro. I write about brands, people and pop culture with an eye on history. Please visit my website: www.barrysilverstein.com

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