Fat Girl Fairy Boy

by Carol McConkie

Overview

Frieda Kunkelheimer knew she wasn’t welcome in the world from her earliest stirrings. She also knew she was big and ugly, as proclaimed by her grandmother on the day of her birth. Though Frieda Kunkelheimer later blossoms into a beautiful and successful Hollywood film star, it had been determined, even before birth, that she was unwanted and unloved. <br /><br />En route to a film shoot, the embittered, aging actress known as Frie and her phobic, gay makeup artist Robin survive a plane crash in the jungles of Central America only to be held hostage by El Salvadoran guerrillas. Their self-absorbed lives take a backseat to the events of their capture as a bizarre set of circumstances unfold and kindle courage, compassion, and forgiveness they never thought possible. <br /><br />'Fat Girl Fairy Boy' is a darkly humorous tale of family, friendship, and personal discovery. Written in masterful prose, and filled with rich characters, McConkie mixes irony, humor, and pathos while weaving multifaceted storylines into a wildly entertaining adventure. Few experienced novelists fare as well as McConkie in this debut literary event.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013947917
Publisher:	Blue Star Books
Publication date:	04/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	601 KB

About the Author

Carol McConkie lives in the wine country of Sebastopol, California in Sonoma County, 60 miles north of San Francisco. Born in Los Angeles, she has lived most of her adult life in the Bay Area where she attended the University of California at Berkeley. After raising four children and serving many years volunteering in the non-profit community, she opened a travel agency in Santa Rosa. During her nearly 20 years in the travel business she has had the opportunity to travel to almost all regions of the world, giving her a wealth of experience and the knowledge of many cultures from which to background her stories.

Editorial Reviews

I wish it was longer! I wanted to continue reading on and on. Nonetheless, Carol McConkie achieves so much, educating us on decades of US history, through the Great Depression, WWII, 60s counter-culture and Americo-Latin American political relations. In 'Fat Girl Fairy Boy' she has produced an absolute gem.

Twenty-First Century Classics - Nathan Sherrat

A very original book that I highly enjoyed...4 out of 5 stars.

Book Reviews - Erica H.

I'm no professional literary critic but I know what I like and I truly enjoyed this contemporary fiction novel. Each night I looked forward to jumping into bed to read another chapter and follow the thrilling story about the two main characters, Robin and Frie. I'd love to see a movie version soon.

Book Reviews - Steve R.

An amazing portrayal of human fortitude and strength and how people can find salvation in purpose in the wake of difficulty. 'Fat Girl, Fairy Boy' isnt for the faint of heart, but if you like strong storytelling, I say give it a shot.

Book Reviews - Poindextrix Poindextrix

This was such an engaging novel, I read it in 24 hours...McConkie creates a fascinating plot, largely driven by the intrigue surrounding her two protagonists...I admire the way in which McConkie did not glorify the protagonists based on their ‘unique’ traits, but rather worked to show their humanity, and the way in which, when put under great pressure, even those that society considers weak can show great courage.

Wordpress Blog Book Reviews - Sarah Rose