'Golden Years' tells the story of the unprecedented postwar growth that changed our lives on all fronts. 'In 1952, I shared a vacuum cleaner with my mother-in-law.' 'In 1961 the television broadcast 24 hours - a week.' 'In 1965, we had to go next door to make phone calls.' Golden Years tells the story of the unprecedented postwar growth that changed our lives on all fronts. The weekly tub became a daily shower, the paper paycheck a digital bank account and the satisfaction sandwich a health sandwich. Familiar professions disappeared, new ones made their appearance. Who had heard of dental hygienist or activity counselor in the 1950s? Golden Years is filled with recognizable anecdotes, keen observations and stunning photographs. It shows how completely different our lives looked half a century ago and that we have become richer than we ever thought possible.