“An honest, haunting portrayal of a beguiling, yet maddening family, who together come of age amidst the shifting morals of a country on the cusp of tremendous cultural change. With humor, compassion and a keen insight into the human psyche,
Drinking Closer to Home
proves that despite the best of intentions, where we come from and where we end up, are even closer than we could ever imagine.” —Robin Antalek, author of
The Summer We Fell Apart
“So raw and funny I wanted to read parts aloud to strangers.” —Dylan Landis, author of
Normal People Don't Live Like This
From Jessica Anya Blau, critically-acclaimed author of
The Summer of Naked Swim Parties
and
Mary Jane
, a coming-of-age novel about growing up and learning to love your insane family.
is a poignant and funny exploration of one family’s over-the-top eccentricities—a book Ron Tanner calls “heartfelt and hilarious.”