It was the mid 1960’s and there was a new
controversial TV show on the air starring a youthful and handsome Ryan O’Neil.
As a young teen I was instantly enthralled. Even then I knew that the book was
always better so I bought the book Peyton Place by Grace Metalious. I
was quite proud of reading the book because it was an adult book and pretty
thick too. So I eagerly added it to my school reading list. I’ll never forget
being pulled aside by my teacher and told that I must take that book off my
list. I was very indignant. But my teacher told me I had to take it off my list
because this list would be going to high school with me, and it wouldn’t do for
those teachers to think I was “that kind of girl”. She stood over me and
watched while I reluctantly erased my entry. It was my first personal
experience with censorship. I didn’t like it then; and I still don’t!
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