The Hilltop: A College Tale

Sean McKay is attending a small college in Iowa. It’s called Hilltop because it’s built on a series of hills, making walking a difficult task in the winter. The year is 1968, and within a year, the school will have all its customs and values turned upside down. The Vietnam War is pulling students apart. But all Sean wants to do is find some real-life friends and a girlfriend. Remember those fun college days? Sean experiences some wild times. Come along and discover what college was like without modern technology and social media. Come learn about “life.” This is the fifth book by Michael J. Bellito. His previous book was a nonfiction narrative about his struggle to regain strength following a stroke in 2012. He taught English and speech classes for thirty-two years at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and also taught at Harper College. The author and his wife Joani have two children and five grandchildren.