Dive into the explosive heart of 1960's counterculture with Jim Newton's Here Beside the Rising Tide, a riveting exploration of Jerry Garcia's journey from San Francisco's underground scene to becoming the enduring symbol of a movement that transformed the world. Newton, acclaimed biographer and Los Angeles Times veteran, masterfully dissects Garcia's evolution as the Grateful Dead's frontman and counterculture icon, examining how his authenticity and integrity made him the embodiment of the 60's peace movement. This loving, comprehensive portrait captures the complexity of both Garcia and American pop culture with the same encompassing spirit as a Dead concert itself. Newton will be joined in conversation by LA Times columnist Robin Abcarian, whose fearlessly honest writing on politics, culture, and everything in between has made her essential reading for anyone who wants to understand California and America today—covering everything from presidential elections to cannabis legalization with the brutal honesty and wide-ranging curiosity that defines great journalism. Don't miss this intimate exploration of the man who helped define a generation.

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