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Bobbi McKey & Me

The Road, the Revolution and the Woman I Lost

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Bobbi McKey & Me

By: Martin Francom
Narrated by: Terrence Scott Miller
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In "Bobbi McKey and Me" listeners are invited into the poignant, deathbed reflections of Marty Freeman, an old man recounting the defining love and journey of his life. What begins as a desperate escape from the suffocating coal dust of 1960s West Virginia quickly blossoms into an epic, cross-country odyssey alongside the spirited and intelligent Bobbi McKey. Their shared music becomes their currency, their language, and eventually, the enduring testament to a love that defied convention.

The story masterfully weaves Marty and Bobbi's personal evolution with the tumultuous backdrop of American history. From the vibrant folk scene of Greenwich Village to the sun-drenched, yet often harsh, realities of California, their path is inextricably linked to the Civil Rights Movement, the escalating Vietnam War, and the counter-culture's rise and fall. The narrative doesn't shy away from the era's complexities, depicting the idealism of Woodstock alongside the shattering disillusionment of Kent State and the radicalization that fractured a generation.

Marty and Bobbi themselves are beautifully rendered, complex characters. Their love story is the beating heart of the book, but it's their nuanced philosophical divergence that truly gives the narrative its depth. Marty, driven by an uncompromising rejection of societal chains, finds his freedom in perpetual defiance. Bobbi, equally passionate, yearns to build something tangible, a "home" even within the revolution itself. This fundamental difference, explored with heartbreaking honesty, leads to an inevitable and profoundly sad parting in Salinas.

The prose is vivid and immersive, rich with sensory detail that transports the listener directly into each setting, from the grimy streets of Hollow Creek to the humid energy of New Orleans and the chaotic optimism of Woodstock. The dialogue is authentic, revealing character and advancing the plot with natural ease.......

©2025 Martin Francom (P)2025 Martin Francom

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