A fun reminder of my early teen years. The pictures were great; the text was fair-to-good in most places. A quick and satisfying read. ( )

Surprisingly readabel chronicle of the year 1962

"Bending time and space is no small feat. If you decide to travel to the past, it’s important to have a firm grasp on what you’re risking, and it is essential you do your research before choosing a date." So opens this surprisingly readable book on the year 1962. I'm still not sure exactly how they picked that particular date, but they do seem to have done their research -- mostly easily-accessible, public domain information but well-arranged to keep the reader engaged. The photographs are b&w but clear; their layout is fairly unsophisticated, but even this contributes to the lively rhythm of the book. I will definitely use this as a way to jog childhood memories. ( )

Today is my mom’s 60th birthday and to celebrate I thought I would take a trip back in time to see how the world was when she came into it by Time Traveling to 1962.

The 1960’s is one of the most fascinating decades in the 20th century, and one that I immerse myself in often. There were so many things going on in the world at that time, and the deeper I dive the more I discover.

What first caught my attention with this book is all the photos! Many of them I have seen before, but didn’t mind seeing again, but there were a few I’ve never seen before, which was exciting. The aesthetic is very well done and the overall vibe is great, but I found multiple things lacking.

I feel like this would’ve been a better resource if some of the topics would have been written more about, especially the entertainment section. There were so many television shows and movies that I did not recognize and would’ve loved to learn more about them but instead I got a title and little to no explanations. There were a few topics expounded on, but everything is what everyone knows about the 1960’s.

I finished the entire book in a matter of minutes and concluded that Time Traveling to 1962 is nothing more than a quick reference but it was nice to go back to one of my favorite eras and think about what the world was like when my mom entered it. Happy birthday Mom!

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from Funlighter Hub through LibraryThing Early Reviewers. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own. ( )

This book is an overview of events from 1962. It is a very short read and gives a general description of the events that transpired. I think the book would be better served if it went in chronological order rather than thematic. The book went into more detail when talking about the Cold War but then didn't explain other concepts the reader might not be familiar with. I wanted more information about fashion and pop culture trends and even what everyday life was like in 1962. I felt like some big events were missing like the February 1962 White House Tour with Jacqueline Kennedy. No pictures used in the book were cited and it seemed like they were sometimes covering words from the text (that may have been a formatting issue, the review copy was a pdf). Additionally, there wasn't a works cited/bibliography or further reading section at the end which is necessary for a book like this. ( )

I received this book through LibraryThing as a gift in return for an honest review, I received it as an eBook

The book was slimmer than I expected, at only 72 pages. This book is but one in a series of brief overviews of important events during any given year. This particular volume offers up information on all major events that took place in 1962. It was an enjoyable refresher, with some good illustrations, taking just 45 minutes of my time to read through it. If you are used to deeply detailed historical analysis, this may not be for you.

I would recommend this to high school, and college students who need a history refresher, or trivia buffs looking for a leg up on the competition. ( )