The 8 track tape was invented by George Eash in 1953, but it did not grow in popularity until the mid-1960s to the early 1980s. I remember well my father’s old Chevy truck had a 8 track player and he had a Crosby, Stills and Nash that played continually. In the house, the huge stereo cabinet also had an 8 track player, and mom enjoyed playing Kenny Rogers and Elvis. As I am a mid-70s child, those memories are probably from the the early 80s. My parents did not have many 8 tracks and certainly none of those haunt my house. It is sort of a pity how quickly that technology disappeared.

But on this trip to the past, I thought we might instead talk about 70’s literature. Many 70s books are still haunting my bookshelves, and I am curious what book has withstood the test of time.

On my bookshelf one book stood out to me more than any other. I remember reading it in elementary school, and then again in my late 20s due to the movie coming out. And that book is:

Published in 1975, the book focuses on the Tuck family and Winnie Foster. The Tuck family has discover the a magical spring that gives them eternal life. When Winnie Foster discovers the Tuck family secret, they take her home with them to explain that eternal life is not always a blessing but a curse. Winnie is followed one day, and the man wants to market the spring water. The Tucks are determined to keep that from happening.

It was a wonderful book and movie. What is the 70’s novel that sticks out for you?