Alison's Automotive Repair Manual
St. Martin's, Mar 2003, 23.95, 288 pp.
ISBN: 0312291388
In West Virginia, thirty something widow Alison Durst remains in mourning though her husband died in an accident two years ago. Her sister Sarah and brother-in-law Bill have been supportive, but even they are tiring of Alison as a permanent, grieving guest plus they care and just want her to rebuild her life. Both believe she needs to start over first by moving into her own home.
Howeve... Money, Love
A coming-of-age about a 16 year old boy and his salesman father who attempts to win back his estranged wife (the boy's mother) through a series of wild schemes. They end up with a traveling show of Celebrity Death Cars, and along the way pick up an elderly con man and an ex beauty queen. Wildly funny, and also moving....