This book is the hilarious story of American childhood in the 1980s Jade Heasley shares true stories about her own 1980s childhood schemes and scrapes, and offers numerous humorous observations about the popular culture that defined the decade. In a writing style that is refeshingly unique, Heasley takes the reader on a trip back in time in unforgettable chapters such as, "An Orange Squirt Gun and Angry Neighbors," "Christmas Cheer and Christmas Fear," and "A Shocking Trip to the Mall." Heasley has captured the essence of carefree childhood like few writers can. This is one book that you can't miss