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Afterglow: Generation Y Kindle Edition

by David V. Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Memories Adrift

Who was Generation Y? Not even they themselves seem to remember. Perched between the cynical Generation X and the activist Millennials, Generation Y was a cohort that lived on both sides of the divide. They had an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood. They grew up playing with the best toys ever made, and their childhood seemed to stretch endlessly into a grey youth. They came of age right before 9/11, a turning point for culture and politics, and as a result, they have been afflicted by nostalgia to a near clinical degree.
From author David V. Stewart, author of Eyes in the Walls, comes an eclectic collection of stories, scenes and aphorisms exploring the perspective and emotions of those born in the late-1970s to late-1980s, the forgotten “Gen Y.” Wistful childhood experience and painful memory mix, leading past despair to hope and finally acceptance.
Afterglow offers the literary equivalent of a house of mirrors: reflections that are familiar and affirming, and yet uncomfortable when viewed askew.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BF94JG19
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 11, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1690 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
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David Stewart

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David Van Dyke Stewart is a writer, musician, educator, youtuber, and father. A classical and flamenco guitarist trained by the legendary Juan Serrano, he spent the majority of his 20s as a performer in both California and Nevada. In 2013, after more than a decade of performing and teaching while dealing with progressive hearing loss, he returned to an earlier passion, which was writing. He is the author of a dozen books in the fantasy, science fiction, horror, and historical fiction genres.

In 2017, after receiving a bone-anchored hearing system that restored a large portion of his hearing, he returned to music production and released "Memories Adrift," an eclectic instrumental/ambient rock album under "David V. Stewart's Zul."

He lives in rural California with his family.

For more free fiction and non-fiction content, videos, and more, visit: www.dvspress.com, www.davidvstewart.com, www.youtube.com/c/davidstewartwriter, or email stu@dvspress.com. Join the mailing list at dvspress.com/list for a free book.

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Joseph R.
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable collection of stories that makes you think
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
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I've enjoyed Stewart's work for several years now, particularly his short stories that he publishes on his website or reads for his Youtube channel. His fantasy work is fun and clever, but I think he is really playing to his strengths whenever he tackles Generation Y and its coming of age crisis. This book is a collection of those stories with the addition of several news ones for this volume. While I enjoy all of them, my favorite three are "Jimmy Turns 35," "Swipe Right," and "Middlebury." Each of these made me re-evaluate aspects of my own life in a new light, and I was particularly engaged by "Middlebury"'s twist.

I sincerely hope that Stewart continues to write about Gen Y and perhaps publishes those future short stories and essays in a companion volume. I'll certainly read it.

One last note: I recommend that anyone who is interested listen to Stewart's reading of Neimaier's "A Gen Y Tale" on Youtube. That, too, is a thought-provoking tale.
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R & L
5.0 out of 5 stars The new Lost Generation
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
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David V Stewart has an excellent talent for capturing that melloncholic essence of Gen Y. Those of us mostly referred to as "old millennials" don't actually got well into the Millennial category as we were born at the very beginning of the dawn of the internet. Stewart makes a great point in that, due to the rapid march of technological advancement, a 20 year span no longer works for labelling a generation as those born in the late 70s through the 80s had very different childhoods and formative years compared to the children of the 90s. This book is a great way to feel the 'soul' of this new Lost Generation.
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Robert DeFrank
5.0 out of 5 stars These stories were painful to read
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022
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But it was a bittersweet sort of pain.

The author’s short tales and mood pieces perfectly capture the wonder that inspired lasting nostalgia while lifting the rock on the flaws beneath. He threads the needle between appreciation of what was good and the trap of nostalgia.

It’s the voice of a lost generation that didn’t know what it had, and in many ways let it slip through their fingers. The only answer? To look squarely at that perceived zenith of American culture and recognize it’s virtues and deficiencies.

So read on…
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Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars I am basking in the afterglow of this book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
This short story collection...wow, it was amazing. Normally I do not begin my reviews like this but this one really blew me away for sure. David V. Stewart really knocked it out of the park with this one, each story is very well-crafted and written spectacularly. I had a good time with all of them, and I think "Mad Uncle Marty", "Jimmy Turns Thirty-Five", and "Middlebury" were my favorites, although opining in this way does not mean that the other stories were not equally worthy. This collection is a stand-out effort, and I cannot recommend it enough for fans of literary fiction and David V. Stewart's other offerings in print, digital, and musical media. Great read.
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JD
5.0 out of 5 stars So Much for the Afterglow
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
Afterglow: Generation Y contains 16 pieces of wonder and speculation about a generation that had long since been forgotten and abandoned by the society that spawned it. These are stories about alienated adults trying to find their place in a world that long ago informed them they have no place. Such a work could easily be nihilistic and hopeless if handled incorrectly. Nonetheless, Stewart's respect and love for a cohort lost in the rusted maze of modernity makes it stand tall. There is no other book quite like this one out there, and you would be doing yourself a disservice by passing this up. One can't know where discourse on Gen Y will go in the future, but Afterglow has cemented itself as an essential part of that discussion. Highest recommendation!
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Rall Mekin
5.0 out of 5 stars I Adored This Little Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022
I adored this book.

It feels more like a tone poem than a short story collection, each tale playing a note about what it means to be from Generation Y. It resonated with me. I was deeply affected.

To be fair, the themes and ideas do get a tad repetitive towards the end—and sometimes things feel a little overstated—but it’s beauty, honesty, and depth far outstrip any flaws.
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Derek M Elder
5.0 out of 5 stars A great mix of nostalgia, melancholy, and hope
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
I've been following the Gen Y installments as they've been put out and they're fantastic. David is able to blend stories that resonate with the times we find ourselves in. Looking forward to more in the future.
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Zachary Hockett
5.0 out of 5 stars The nostolgic generation.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022
Great collection of short stories about the generation that was born on the precipace of the rapid and chaotic rise of technology. David is a great writer and explores the unique issues facing a generation that feels misled and abandoned by the world.
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