Almost California: A Journey Through Life, Loss, and Finding Yourself

"For anyone who's ever dreamed of driving away from it all-this book will take you there."

In the heart of 1980s small-town Wisconsin, Bob has never had it easy. His quiet Midwestern hometown holds more shadows than sunlight, burdened by memories too heavy to carry and a future too uncertain to face. Despite having many friends, Bob feels profoundly alone, struggling with secrets that weigh him down even more than those of his peers.

Meet Bob and His Circle of Friends

• Jim, the golden boy and ...