What a Glorious Time It Was!

Being Young in the Exuberant Seventies

De: Dotson Rader

Narrado por: Victor Bevine

Dotson Rader arrived in New York in 1963, a young stranger to the city, knowing no one, owning nothing - until a few lucky events opened up an extraordinary new world for him. Through his words, we enter this ardent, unforgettable world of writers, artists, radicals, and sexual rebels in a time of unprecedented cultural freedom and defiance. Against the backdrop of the women's rights, gay liberation, civil rights, and anti-war movements, a singular new period of experimentation and liberation is born. Here, Dotson Rader chronicles what it was like to be young in America in the extraordinary time he calls, “the glory days".

At the center of What a Glorious Time It Was! is the close friendship between Rader and celebrated American novelist Truman Capote, whose personal struggles embodied the conflict of this era: rebellion against society, body, and mind, and the cost at which it came.

Brazen, humorous, and heartbreaking, What a Glorious Time It Was! appeals to memoir listeners looking to dive into remarkable lives unlike their own.

©2021 Dotson Rader (P)2021 Audible Originals, LLC.

Really engaging

I loved this view of the times and people. Really good writing that got me right into the story. Narrator did a great job.

revisit my past history

I wish I had discovered this author sooner. he has provided such a cultural experience into my youth. I hope a lot of younger people read this.

Oh what a great tale this is

I adored every minute of this. I was there in New York at that time. I loved Dotson Rader's political commentary but didn't know he was so close to Truman capote and gay life in New York at the time. He captures the glory and sadness of it all. My only complaint is it was too short

A fascinating history of the gay 70's

This short listen was an interesting look at what it was like to be gay in NYC in the 1970's living among the famous and infamous. This biographical overview of the author's life during that time period is chock full of interesting tidbits about famous, authors, artists, and other personalities of the decade.

Fascinating

Fascinating and interesting story of a reality never experienced. Story very well written and thoughtful.

It’s good but

There’s A LOT of name dropping but it is still an interesting first person account

Enjoyable

Very good early morning walking the dog listen. Well written and concise. Loved reading about Capote.

An interesting read especially for those into salaciousness and celebrity gossip.

The book will certainly appeal to people who liked reading the National Enquirer. I think Mrs. Carson was a saint for being Truman’s friend near the end of his life.

Not Bad

Not a Fan of Truman Capote except for his outstanding book, In Cold Blood.

Sensitive, honest & poignant

Truly enjoyed every word of this inside peek into the life of Truman Capote and what it was really like in the 70s for gay men. Honestly, it sounded like an absolute blast but the author’s words at the end were so beautifully poignant - it’s worth a read!