Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020432
Book • Nonfiction
2020
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Adult
Super Short Summary
Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco by Alia Volz explores the underground world of 1970s San Francisco as seen through the experiences of Alia's family. Her mother, Meridy Volz, pioneered a marijuana edibles business during a volatile era, weaving family tales with historical insights into the counterculture and the city's transformation.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco by Alia Volz largely receives praise for its engaging storytelling and vivid depiction of 1970s San Francisco, offering a personal glimpse into a unique cultural moment. Positive feedback highlights the book’s compelling blend of memoir and social history. Some critiques mention a desire for more depth in certain historical contexts.
Who Should Read Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco?
A reader who enjoys Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco likely appreciates memoirs with historical and cultural insights, especially about the 1970s-80s counterculture. Fans of The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe or Smoke Signals by Martin A. Lee would find this book engaging.
432
Book • Nonfiction
2020
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Adult
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