A 1960s Childhood: From Thunderbirds to Beatlemania Audiobook
A 1960s Childhood: From Thunderbirds to Beatlemania is an unabridged English audiobook about everyday life and popular culture in the decade. It covers home and school life, games, hobbies, music and fashion, with a 5-hour-and-31-minute listening length.
At a glance
- Looks back at home and school life, games and hobbies, music, and fashion in the 1960s.
- The listing describes a nostalgic collection of memories, including references to Beatlemania, Radio Caroline, Mods and Rockers, and early miniskirts.
- Unabridged audiobook narrated by Alan Turton.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers several aspects of childhood and popular culture, rather than focusing on music alone.
- The 5-hour-and-31-minute running time gives a clear indication of the listening commitment.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Listening length | 5 hours and 31 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Alan Turton |
| Author | Paul Feeney |
|---|---|
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 23 Feb. 2023 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a nostalgic account of growing up in the 1960s.
- People interested in everyday life, games, school, fashion and popular culture of the decade.
- Gift buyers looking for a period-themed audiobook.
Less suited to
- Listeners wanting a short introduction or a book focused on only one aspect of 1960s history.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is strongly nostalgic, with reports that the memories bring listeners back to childhood; some also appreciate the descriptions of typical days and consider it a welcome gift. Other feedback criticises the writing and finds the content repetitive, while views on value and how informative it is are mixed. The 4.4-out-of-5 rating from 2,038 ratings is broadly favourable, but does not establish which aspects individual listeners liked or disliked.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as nostalgic and appreciate its childhood memories.
- Some customers praise the descriptions of typical days and say recipients enjoyed it as a gift.
Negative themes
- Some customers criticise the writing quality.
- Some customers find the content repetitive.
Mixed feedback
- Customer views on value and how informative the content is are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What does the audiobook cover?
The listing describes chapters on home and school life, games and hobbies, music and fashion, alongside memories of growing up in the 1960s.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 5 hours and 31 minutes.
Is it abridged?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
Who wrote and narrates it?
The listed author is Paul Feeney and the narrator is Alan Turton.
