My Search for Jazzbo Jones
Ethan Hirsh
Written as a tribute to the unusual, older student he befriended in college, this “real-life memoir adventure” retraces the author’s life as he searches for clues about the horrific crash that blinded his friend many years before they met.
The story weaves keen observation, nostalgia, and humor in its portrayal of Jim Beeson, a colorfully complex character from small-town Kansas who overcame adversity and loss to become an outspoken advocate for the blind in Houston. Even though Beeson and Hirsh differed in age, background, and education, Beeson’s outgoing personality and unlikely mentorship had a lifelong positive impact beyond simply teaching the author about mechanics when they overhauled a 1954 Ford.
Touching on issues of blindness and resilience in the face of tragedy, My Search for Jazzbo Jones includes vivid recollections of personal history and the JFK assassination, civil rights, the Vietnam draft, and even an encounter with Cuba’s Che Guevara. After more than a decade of online detective work, Hirsh ultimately delivers far more raw facts than he ever expected about that fiery wreck on a Wichita racetrack.
Duration - 12h 18m.
Author - Ethan Hirsh.
Narrator - Jack Nolan.
Published Date - Friday, 12 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Ethan Hirsh ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Written as a tribute to the unusual, older student he befriended in college, this “real-life memoir adventure” retraces the author’s life as he searches for clues about the horrific crash that blinded his friend many years before they met. The story weaves keen observation, nostalgia, and humor in its portrayal of Jim Beeson, a colorfully complex character from small-town Kansas who overcame adversity and loss to become an outspoken advocate for the blind in Houston. Even though Beeson and Hirsh differed in age, background, and education, Beeson’s outgoing personality and unlikely mentorship had a lifelong positive impact beyond simply teaching the author about mechanics when they overhauled a 1954 Ford. Touching on issues of blindness and resilience in the face of tragedy, My Search for Jazzbo Jones includes vivid recollections of personal history and the JFK assassination, civil rights, the Vietnam draft, and even an encounter with Cuba’s Che Guevara. After more than a decade of online detective work, Hirsh ultimately delivers far more raw facts than he ever expected about that fiery wreck on a Wichita racetrack. Duration - 12h 18m. Author - Ethan Hirsh. Narrator - Jack Nolan. Published Date - Friday, 12 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Ethan Hirsh ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:16
Dedication
Duration:00:00:35
Memoirchaeology
Duration:00:02:18
Chapter 1: How Suddenly One’s World Can Change
Duration:00:57:25
Chapter 2: The Blind Reading the Blind
Duration:00:41:45
Chapter 3: “When Can I Steer?”
Duration:00:44:27
Chapter 4: The Chapter That’s All About SEX!!
Duration:01:07:20
Chapter 5: Linda and the Great Outer Space Stadium Shoelace Sabotage Spectacular
Duration:00:13:16
Chapter 6: Grease, Goop, and Gunk
Duration:00:36:05
Chapter 7: Eastward Ho!
Duration:00:39:08
Chapter 8: Cheek to Cheek with Che
Duration:01:08:00
Chapter 9: Life Events Butt In
Duration:00:29:41
Chapter 10: Against All Enemies
Duration:01:00:06
Chapter 11: Just Call Me “Ace”
Duration:01:10:40
Chapter 12: Derring-do in Defense of Nowhere
Duration:00:54:20
Chapter 13: Losing Jimbo
Duration:00:39:32
Chapter 14: Escape from the Swamp
Duration:00:21:36
Chapter 15: Finding Jazzbo Jones!
Duration:01:01:38
Chapter 16: In Memoiriam
Duration:00:13:33
Chapter 17: Epilogenous Zone
Duration:00:07:18
In Case You’re Wondering
Duration:00:08:57
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:27