My Ride Through Life
Anthony Beckwith
My Ride Through Life traces the author’s family roots and follows the winding path of his early life, transporting the reader back to the world of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the 1960s and ‘70s, and navigating the neighborhoods of Boston in the 1980s and ‘90s. Along the way, he raises important and universal questions: How do our families and communities influence our views on race and rights, class and culture? In what ways do our curiosities and insecurities affect the direction we take in life? What aspects of our identities are essential to who we are?
In this fun, honest, and thought-provoking memoir, Anthony Beckwith uses lively anecdotes and a conversational style to share his story and invite readers to reflect on the sources of their own identities. Insightful, warm, and full of unexpected turns, My Ride Through Life will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.
Duration - 6h 28m.
Author - Anthony Beckwith.
Narrator - Anthony Beckwith.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Anthony Beckwith ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
My Ride Through Life traces the author’s family roots and follows the winding path of his early life, transporting the reader back to the world of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the 1960s and ‘70s, and navigating the neighborhoods of Boston in the 1980s and ‘90s. Along the way, he raises important and universal questions: How do our families and communities influence our views on race and rights, class and culture? In what ways do our curiosities and insecurities affect the direction we take in life? What aspects of our identities are essential to who we are? In this fun, honest, and thought-provoking memoir, Anthony Beckwith uses lively anecdotes and a conversational style to share his story and invite readers to reflect on the sources of their own identities. Insightful, warm, and full of unexpected turns, My Ride Through Life will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Duration - 6h 28m. Author - Anthony Beckwith. Narrator - Anthony Beckwith. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Anthony Beckwith ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:19
Foreword
Duración:00:06:22
Introduction
Duración:00:05:07
Author's Note
Duración:00:02:28
Chapter 1: Family Roots
Duración:00:19:16
Chapter 2: You Don't Have to Dance with the One That Brung Ya
Duración:00:10:54
Chapter 3: Those Old Creaky Floors
Duración:00:15:36
Chapter 4: Kid Life
Duración:00:39:48
Chapter 5: Hi, School
Duración:00:44:18
Chapter 6: New Lessons from Taking Things Apart
Duración:00:23:02
Chapter 7: Now What?
Duración:00:34:33
Chapter 8: Let's Try this Again
Duración:00:29:26
Chapter 9: Senior Living
Duración:00:09:20
Chapter 10: Let the Music Play
Duración:00:32:02
Chapter 11: Banding Together
Duración:00:24:10
Chapter 12: She's Back!
Duración:00:15:14
Chapter 13: Alternatives
Duración:00:23:54
Chapter 14: Music
Duración:00:15:26
Chapter 15: Biking
Duración:00:11:42
Chapter 16: Teaching
Duración:00:13:56
Afterword
Duración:00:08:02
Acknowledgements
Duración:00:03:38
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:19