Waves Upon the Sand A Life Lived at the Heart of Woodstock
Waves Upon the Sand A Life Lived at the Heart of Woodstock
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Eric Greenberg – Author of Waves Upon the Sand A Life Lived at the Heart of Woodstock
Waves Upon the Sand is the first volume of Eric Greenberg’s chronological biography — a vivid, deeply personal memoir tracing his life from birth through age eighteen, ending in 1972. Told with the clarity of lived experience, the book captures what it meant to grow up in Woodstock, New York during one of the most culturally explosive eras in American history.
About the Book
Greenberg’s storytelling unfolds through hundreds of sequential, firsthand accounts — childhood memories, teenage awakenings, and the moments that shaped his worldview. The memoir places readers directly inside the counterculture movement as it happened.
Key Highlights
The Counterculture Movement
Greenberg worked on the earliest local rock festivals beginning in 1967, experiences that ultimately led him to the legendary 1969 Woodstock Festival. His stories offer a rare, ground‑level perspective on the people, music, and energy that defined the era.
Political Activism
From marching on the Pentagon during the fall 1967 peace demonstration to chanting at the first Rainbow Gathering in Colorado, Greenberg’s youth was intertwined with the major social movements of the time.
Personal Anecdotes
The memoir includes unforgettable moments — like ten‑year‑old Eric asking a young Bob Dylan to partner up, or standing up to racist bullies to defend a friend. These stories reveal the humor, courage, and curiosity that shaped his early life.
Where to Buy the Book
Waves Upon the Sand is available through major retailers:
- ThriftBooks – Direct listings for easy ordering
- Amazon – Print and digital formats available
About Eric Greenberg
Eric Greenberg is an author, storyteller, and lifelong participant in the music and cultural movements that shaped modern American history. His work preserves the spirit of Woodstock and the voices of the generation that lived it.