Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books becomes livelier and brighter due to the growing number of attendees. From book lovers, casual readers, and literary collectors to authors and publishers, people gathered to celebrate literacy.
The largest book festival in the US opened its doors last April for a glamorous two-day weekend celebration with the bookworms. Held at the University of Southern California, many book enthusiasts, book lovers, and book collectors, as well as writers, established authors, and many more, attended the free event.
A lot of bookfair-goers went by the Citi of Books booth to check for their next read and potential favorite book. One of the books that were chosen is “To Then and Back Again” by Jerry Bryson McMillan. It was displayed on April 20th and 21st at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.
“To Then and Back Again: A Memoir Part One: A Collection of Uh-Oh’s, No-No’s, and A Few OMG’s” is a captivating memoir written in two parts by Jerry Bryson McMillan. This memoir delves into the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of real-life experiences. McMillan skillfully weaves emotionally charged stories, both simple and complex, from his life. Readers will encounter disturbing, chaotic, fascinating, and humorous adventures that span a wide range of human emotions.
The first part covers McMillan’s life from the age of eight, when his family home was destroyed by fire, to his transition to living independently after high school. The second part continues from his early twenties until he embarks on a journey to medical school. Throughout, McMillan shares rich, meaningful details that resonate with readers.
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