Remember When: A Boy's Tribute to His Lower Middle-Class Family by Stephen McKinley Simpson is a nostalgic memoir that invites readers to journey back to a simpler time. The book offers a heartfelt reflection on the author's upbringing in a lower middle-class family in southeast Michigan. The tales capture the essence of an era characterized by less complexity and a family that struggled to reach the next rung on the ladder of life. It's tailored for those who yearn for the "good ole days" and for younger generations curious about lifestyles of the past. Through vivid storytelling, Simpson paints a picture of life's back roads, emphasizing the values, challenges, and joys that defined his formative years.

The sarcasm is heavy, the events are real, and the handful of rants by the author are short, yet thoughtful. You may laugh, you might cry, and you most certainly will rehash some family memories of your own.