Poppie's Past is a warm and richly detailed memoir written by Jack Jordan for his grandchildren Sawyer and Ben — a gift of memory that spans a life lived fully across mid-twentieth century America. From his earliest years in New Jersey and the family's move to Denver, through beloved summers at camp in Vermont, school days, and service in the Air Force, Jack brings his past vividly to life with honesty and humour. He traces his career as a Phoenix firefighter, his love of camping and the outdoors, and his passion for photography, weaving together a portrait of an ordinary American life lived with curiosity, grit, and warmth. Written with grandchildren in mind, this is a book that says: here is where I came from, and here is what I want you to know.