Keith Taylor

Keith Taylor

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A Coming-of-Age Memoir

After Pattee

Working toward a dream that stayed out of reach

From the academic pressures of Penn State to the bustling streets of 1970s Los Angeles, Keith Taylor’s debut is a vivid journey of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery.
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A journey through the years that shape a life

In this captivating coming-of-age memoir, Keith Taylor takes readers on a journey through the transformative years of his life, from the academic pressures of Penn State to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. With rich storytelling and keen insight, Taylor navigates the challenges of higher education, family expectations, and the pursuit of personal and professional aspirations.

From the halls of academia to the vibrant cultural landscape of 1970s America, this book offers a firsthand look at the trials and triumphs of a young man determined to forge his own path. Along the way, Taylor grapples with the weight of academic setbacks, the allure of new friendships, and the ever-present guidance of family.

Ambition & Academia

The weight of academic setbacks and family expectations at Penn State, and the drive to forge a path of one’s own.

A Generation in Motion

Set against the vibrant cultural and political change of 1970s America, from campus halls to the streets of Los Angeles.

Resilience & Self-Discovery

A firsthand look at the trials and triumphs of a young man determined to keep moving toward his dream.

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More than just a memoir—a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of education, and the enduring influence of those who shape our lives.

About the Author

Keith Taylor

Keith Taylor is a debut memoirist whose writing draws on a life lived across the changing landscape of 1970s America. His story begins in the shadow of Penn State’s Pattee Library and carries him to the vibrant, uncertain streets of Los Angeles.

At once introspective and inspiring, Taylor writes with rich storytelling and keen insight about ambition, family, and the long work of becoming who you are. After Pattee is his first book.

From the Book Signing

Meeting readers in person

Keith Taylor celebrated the launch of After Pattee with friends, family, and readers, sharing his story and signing personalized copies for everyone who came out to support the debut memoir.

  • Event
  • Location
  • Signed copies
  • After Pattee Book Signing
  • New Castle Public Library
    207 E. North Street, New Castle, PA 16101
  • $26.50 including tax
  • Sharing the story of After Pattee with readers at the signing event.
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