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37 L. RON HUBBARD HOUSE 666 East Avenue, Bay Head The home where Dianetics and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard authored Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health stands fully restored today in Bay Head. Dianetics was published in Manhattan in May 1950 and soared straight to the top of The New York Times best- seller list. By the close of the 20th century, it was the best-selling self-help book of all time and remains so today. Following meticulous restoration, Mr. Hubbard's Bay Head residence stands today exactly as it did when he lived there. Through original artifacts, informative displays, and photographs, the home relates the origin of the book that followers of the religion say pro- vides the means to release the full potential of the human mind. Open for tours. LONGSTREET FARM AND HOLMDEL PARK 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel Park Holmdel, (732) 946-3758 or (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com A living history farm located in Holmdel Park that maintains life as it was during the 1890s. Costumed interpreters work the farm as it was over a hundred years ago. Come see the 14-room farmhouse, live animals, agricultural fields, and barnyard! Activities, guided tours, and children's programs are available. Open everyday except Christmas. The farmhouse is open only on week- ends. Holmdel Park's 572 acres features hiking and fitness trails, fishing and skating ponds, ten- nis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, a sledding hill, and more. MARLPIT HALL 137 Kings Highway, Middletown (732) 462-1466 www.monmouthhistory.org This rare example of colonial architecture was erected in several stages. A one-room Dutch cot- tage was begun in 1685 by James Grover, Jr., and was greatly enlarged circa 1730-1750 by 'Squire' John Taylor, a prominent merchant. The house remained in the Taylor family until acquired for Monmouth County Historical Association in 1936. It is furnished to reflect ownership from 1685 through 1820, with five rooms providing the time line. Open May – September, Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Continued on page 38 B O O K S B Y G O R D O N H E S S E What if people believed you were a God? What would you do with that power? Based on little-known historical events, Gordon Hesse tells the true adventure saga of the first European explorer to cross the North American continent. He depicts how this conquistador became a slave to Native Americans, yet rose to become a medicine man perceived by them to be a deity. My First Lie "My life was rather ordinary until I ended up in solitary confinement in a Cuban security prison; was put on house arrest in a mansion; expected to be shot by a firing squad; got thrown back into prison and started a riot; and was freed for telling my first lie." This is the author's personal account of months of captivity in Cuban prisons. NEW! NEW! CUBAN BLUES A Memoir E-book available at the Apple Bookstore. Details at levelonepublications.com. CHILDREN OF THE SKY The Odyssey of Álvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca E-book available at the Apple Bookstore, Amazon.com, BN.com. Details at levelonepublications.com. ALL SUMMER LONG Tales and Lore of Lifeguarding on the Atlantic A collective memoir about the beach as told by lifeguards in their own words All Summer Long captures behind-the-scenes stories of beach culture and life over a span of seven decades (particularly the '60s and '70s) as seen and told by lifeguards in their own words. Whether you are a beachgoer or one of the few who has guarded our shores, many of these accounts will bring back memories of good days gone by. Hardcover available from Jersey Shore Publications, Amazon.com, BN.com, and various stores. See page 96.