1969 stood as the final year of a tumultuous decade, shattering domestic tranquility with epic events and cultural upheaval. In 2020, we are experiencing similar forces also destabilizing U.S. society and culture. On the fiftieth anniversary of 1969, eight authors shared their coming-of-age experiences, vivid memories, and lessons learned from that raucous, electrifying year. The authors invite you to join them and "take the trip back," to consider what really happened 50 years ago.