Book Reviews
“Having surfed, worked, and lived in and around Beach Street in the 70’s, I can assure readers that this book is an accurate assessment of the shenanigans that were so perfectly described in “Narragansett Wild.””
— Peter Pan“I Have lived in Rhode Island my whole life, and I can tell you this book rings true in a way that many books about the Ocean State don’t. As a lifeguard for eighteen summers I knew most of the characters who appear in the in the book. “Narragansett Wild” brought me right back to the late 60s and 70s when a young man could get swept up rapidly if he was not careful. The book moves quickly and has plenty of excitement, but also a bit of hard earned wisdom about where the road can lead. It made me think of the people I used to know, and that is the best compliment I can give”
— Robert D. Fusaro“Just finished Narragansett Wild-what a great book. I couldn’t put it down! An authentic, entertaining story! Also gave me good insight into RI.”
— Mat Davis“There are about eight billion people on the Earth at this moment, each with a story. None of the stories match. Each on is uniquely individual. Stories fall into the box of time, and space. They occur in a particular place, or a series of places during a time period. Within each story there are levels of connection to the greater consciousness and other people, and also levels of separation from consciousness, and from each other. The staying power of story is strong, often burdensome and challenging to detach from. These stories can easily reach across generations, manifesting with new personalized versions each time.”
— Kerry W.
Narragansett Times“This is a gripping story set against the backdrop of the 1970s drug culture among college students. The plot keeps you turning the pages, while the characters feel remarkably real and relatable. As the story unfolds, you find yourself becoming genuinely invested in their lives and caring about what happens to them. A compelling and memorable read.”
— Mary C“In a word - AWESOME! A Wild ride in the form of a well written story. Captures the culture and characters behind a true history of the 60/70’s, from the perspective of the brilliant drug entrepreneurs and adventurers that defined this time & place called Narragansett. Jimmy Chin and all involved, grabbed at all that life offered; specifically the drugs, surfing, crime and relationships, whether business, brotherhood or sexual, and they intuitively managed to squeeze it all and more into their lives. Buckle up for an insiders view, and fantastic storytelling of Narragansett Wild!!!”
— Kevin C.“What a great book-authentic characters, I couldn’t put it down. It also gave me great insight into Rhode Island. I highly recommend it!”
— Avid Reader“Born in 1960, I was a young child, observing the tumultuous sixties and seventies through the lives of my older sibling and her friends, who were the inspiration for some of the main characters of this book. As a young girl coming of age, I had mixed feelings as I observed their lives: at first admiration, a young girl’s thrill at being around these mysterious characters, but later fear, shock, and deep sadness.”
-Linda Gibbons