"The 50's were a time of economic growth after World War 2.

A population explosion that developed into the baby boomer generation. I am a product of that time. The 60's harbored many tragedies. President Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. The killing of Martin Luther King Jr. was 1968. There were race riots and anger and rage in the streets. The 70's was a turbulent yet contradicting time.

The Vietnam war was at the height of destruction. Yet in contrast, love and peace was preached to people on the street corners of America. Inside the Valley encompasses it all! This book touches on such serious topics as molestations, incest, drug addiction, prostitution, rape, racism, suicide and more. Amongst the trauma and tragedies, there is humor and insights throughout the pages."