My Life Adds Up: A Memoir By Frederick Sisson Hillhouse

Follow the extraordinary long life of Frederick Sisson Hillhouse through decades of US history, the Pacific Theater during WWII, and from coast to coast. Unique photos and documents from his 95 years are included in this book. Though he never married, Fred remained close to his family and friends-and discovered the passions which fueled his life. A 34th-generation descendant of Charlemagne (the first king of France), and 10 generations removed from William Bradford, the first Governor of the Plymouth Colony, Fred is proud of his heritage. Travel with Fred as he builds a makeshift hospital on Okinawa in 1945, watches Willie Mays hit towering home runs while working for the San Francisco Giants, and as he learns how to drive at the ripe age of 42-a Lambretta Scooter. Fred developed a love of music, live theater, and dance at an early age, Ella Fitzgerald singing at his high school's Christmas party. You'll meet some of the celebrities Fred encountered along the way, and discover the simple joys he embraced in taking care of his home and garden, and raising his pets. At 95 years old, Frederick Hillhouse is learning to use a computer so he can stay in touch with his two nieces, one who lives in France. He's the kind of uncle we all should have.

• | Author: Frederick Hillhouse
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Jun 26, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 260 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1548404780
• | ISBN-13: 9781548404789