Here Comes The Sun
Written by: Alan Bryce
"From start to finish Here Comes the Sun encapsulates all the wonderment and curiosity's of the late 60’s from the refreshingly honest and fresh faced perspective of a young man finding his place in the world. Ranging from hilarious to heart stopping there isn’t much ground that isn’t covered in this all encompassing coming of age tale which separates itself from other such tales because of its truth and sincerity which seems to pulsate from every page. Alan Bryce holds back nothing in this riveting journey and puts everything of himself into each word written, a truly enjoyable book you won’t be able to put down until it’s complete and even then you might be inclined to start it all over again"
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2024
5 Stars on Amazon - Groove
About
Here Comes the Sun is a unique true story about travel, adventure, romance, and destiny.
In 1969, a young hippie and his friend travelled from Toronto to Machu Picchu. The book, based on letters and notes written during his travels, provides a fascinating snapshot of the 60s counterculture.
Filled with life-and-death adventures, incredible encounters with strangers and unceasing drug use, it is also a personal story of the exercise of his free will as he comes face to face with his inevitable destiny.
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Note from Author
When planning this trip in the spring of 1969, I knew I wanted to write a book chronicling my adventures. I thought the best way to record what was happening was to write it all down in letters and mail them home along the way. Thankfully, they were all there waiting for me when I returned. In the summer of 1970, I compiled them with my notes and fresh recollections into a manuscript as the basis for the intended book. But then life got in the way.
Fast-forward to 2020. I finally found the time to dust off the manuscript, which had been hibernating for over 50 years. The story you are about to read is based on that original manuscript, with some necessary details added to create a coherent narrative. Several excerpts from those original letters have been included and edited for context and content. Here Comes the Sun is a truthful account of what occurred before, during and after the trip.
The expressions used to describe people, places, and events reflect the language and mindset of the times. There is a lot of drug and alcohol use and although I do not recommend that lifestyle today, it was a significant part of mine back then.
I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I have enjoyed writing it and reliving all my experiences. Let’s get out on the road together, stick out our thumbs and see where it takes us.
Safe travels.
