Life in Pacific Grove California: Personal Stories by Residents and Visitors to Butterfly Town U.S.A. (Pacific Grove Books)

Historical information about the Methodist Retreat beginnings supplied by Randy Reinstedt. Plus more than 400 personal stories written by residents and visitors, which include WWII memories of how the town reacted and helped during the war, growing up in the 1930s-1940s- and forward; and details of their interests and lives up to the present, 2017. This project was conceived and produced—with the help of the entire town—by Patricia Hamilton and her team of personal history/memoir professionals. An innovative Hero/ine's Journey Worksheet is included for use in writing an outline for all genres. This worksheet is also used in memoir writing classes to reveal traits and strengths the writer may not have identified or acknowledged, thereby empowering and inspiring the individual and the community. This book is the first in the "Stories of America" series, created to foster individual and community spirit throughout America. Watch for the Stories of America how-to book, created for cities and personal history professionals, to be released early 2019.