by Dave Marsh
First published 1994
Dave Marsh is a man in crisis. Facing a stagnant career and a crumbling marriage, he decides to hit the highway on a cross-country road trip. From the bustling streets of New York to the sun-drenched beaches of California, Marsh navigates a rapidly changing landscape, both physical and emotional. Along the way, he confronts his past, reckons with his present, and struggles to find a way forward. With wry humor and keen observation, "Mid Life Confidential" is a poignant exploration of reinvention and the power of self-discovery.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, self-discovery
Setting: California, New York
Period: 21st-century
222 pages · Hardcover · Hodder & SToughton