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Don't Call Me Jupiter—Book One "Tightrope"

Memoir of a Reluctant Hippie Kid

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Don't Call Me Jupiter—Book One "Tightrope"

By: Tom J. Bross
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For fans of Running with Scissors, The Glass Castle, and Educated, comes a true coming-of-age memoir about a vagabond family led by a self-absorbed, eccentric hippie mother during the age of Aquarius.

Devastating family drama, abandonment, and drugs are balanced with laugh-out-loud humor that will keep you turning pages. You'll laugh, cry, and be left begging for more. The story begins with an episode that occurred in 1974.

When Tom Bross (age 12) experiences a sudden move from Davis to San Anselmo to live with their God Family. Just two months later they move back to Davis with no place to live. His brother and sisters are dropped off at their friend's houses. Tom ends up in the garage of one of his mother's ex-lovers. It's from this dreary location that he recalls his family's truly strange transition.

Led by his mother, the Martha Stewart of Hippies, they transform from a normal conservative, mid-western, Catholic family into a clan of liberal, psychedelic-bus-tripping, pot-smoking, nature-loving, California free spirits. And with most dysfunctional families they come with a cost.

Author's Note: “Imagine a 1970’s version of Shameless but with less booze, more weed, and way more hallucinogenics.”

DON’T CALL ME JUPITER PROVIDES AN ACCURATE, VISCERAL, ENTERTAINING, REAL-LIFE PERSPECTIVE INTO THE UPS AND DOWNS OF SURVIVING A HIPPIE CHILDHOOD WITH A NARCISSIST AS A MOTHER. AS YOU DIG DEEPER INTO HIS STRUGGLE YOU LEARN HOW TO FORGIVE WHAT YOU CAN'T FORGET.

©2021 Tom J. Bross (P)2021 Tom J. Bross
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Gripping Storytelling • Vivid Childhood Memories • Pleasant Voice • Compelling Family Dynamics • Evocative 1970s Atmosphere
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Tom J. Bross is an excellent storyteller with an amazing memory for detail about his unusual childhood as the son of a beautiful preppy turned free spirit hippie Mom of five children who she loved, yet they often needed to find their own way to survive the world around them. His stories are relatable, surprising, shocking, interesting funny and loving, often all at once.

I have followed the author and know he has many photos to go with these stories. His animated storytelling is so good they aren't needed to follow along, yet I am going to go look for the photos and then start listening to Book Two!

Gripping Animated Storytelling

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Excellently written book. Takes me back to my childhood years and how we all have things....in our past. A story for all people to find their inner Empathy.

Great Book!

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This book was so funny and sad. I loved it! Definitely recommend reading it! Thumbs up!

Absolutely loved this book!

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I disliked how self absorbed Mare was and LOVED how her children thrived in spite of it.

How love of family and resilience trumps all!

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I almost gave up in the beginning, but so glad that I didn’t! Tom brought the ‘70’s back in spades. Hearing the book in his voice added to the experience. Great talent!

Slow start, but worth the wait!

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I listen to all 3 books in this series and found them fascinating. It is incredible how these children survived abandonment, abuse and an absolute bizarre childhood. I was captivated by how they all continued to have a relationship with their mother an often allowed her to manipulate them as adults. The author does learn to make decisions in his best interest with therapy even if his mother does cuts contact. However, he continues to talk about how happy he was to have her as his mother..sad.

Don't Call me Jupiter

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Loved the raw honesty, life lessons and love for your siblings and mom even through all the dysfunction.

Can't wait for the next book!

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I laughed and cried and laughed! I can’t wait to start the next one. Hoping it is made into a movie or limited series soon.

Loved it

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I have read all three books and was captivated and horrified from the get go. Captivated because I was fascinated with hippies from the time I was five during the 60s. And you captured the lifestyle superbly and your way of writing made us feel like we were there! Horrified because I was too much like Marr raising my own children in the 90s and beyond. Self centered with my addictions and midlife crisis. Fortunately we can change and adult children forgive but they have scars from the negative times that unfortunately scream louder then the plenty of fun times. And as they forgive you, you never forgive yourself. I was sad when I finished book three, like it was a goodbye. I hope you write more books.

Love this series!

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I’ve read the trilogy but was looking forward to listening to Tom tell his own story. This audiobook did not disappoint. I had a long solo drive yesterday and finished the book in one shot. I was laughing out loud in my car by myself. There are so many memorable little moments that make this memoir worthwhile. And if Tom looks familiar, you probably recognize him as the San Francisco hula hoop champ 😂🖤

Laugh-out-loud Trauma!

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