Coconut Grove Chronicles Book Summary

New book by Retro Sign Blog creator, Matthew Bamberg

As a fiction short story collection based on real life, Coconut Grove Chronicles is a hit with a five-star rating. 

Bizarre stories of the Florida counterculture revolution of the 1960s reveal a Pandora's Box of laughter and quirkiness.   

Coconut Grove Chronicles illustrates a turbulent and multicultural transformation in Miami's oldest neighborhood. Come time-travel to an era of paradox, where absurd situations puzzle a young Marvin Hammerstein, the narrator and protagonist of 45 stories contained in a priceless collection.  

Encounters with the occult amid significant social changes caused by the influx of Cuban and Latin American refugees. During the rise of the counterculture movement, each character's interactions transform into hilarious mishaps.   

In each story, Marvin interacts with a quirky mother, Eleanor, who grapples with profound questions about the stars and planets. The loss of her Jewish identity to secular culture, spiced with Cuban customs, leaves her son, Marvin, in utter confusion. 

With its blend of humor, introspection, history, and social commentary, Coconut Grove Chronicles resonates with a broad audience drawn to its unique voice and compelling themes that can only take place in sizzling Florida.