This is a young man's true story with three basic dimensions. It tells of his adventures with "THE FAMILY" in Newport Beach, California, after leaving a Ph.D. program; his role in the fifties' culture in Southern California; and his problems with alcohol, the solution he sought and his new direction that touches on the inspirational.Take a trip back to the days of crazy jalopies and the birth of rock and roll, as 32-year-old Mike Burns, also known as Heavy Duty, tries to beat the demons of alcohol.This fabulous fifties story about the author is filled with music and cars, and the path he took that turned out to be exciting and bold.Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, author Michael Burns is a retired professor of psychology. He has previously published a book of poetry and art. His inspirations come from e.e. cummings and William Styron. Burns lives in Sun City, California.