Vacationland A Novel - Meg Mitchell Moore
Category: General Fiction
Tags: General Fiction, Adults, Contemporary
Louisa has come to her parents house in Maine this summer with all three of her kids, a barely-written book, and a trunkful of resentment. Left behind in Brooklyn is her husband, who has promised that after this final round of fundraising at his startup he will once again pick up his share of the household responsibilities. Louisa is hoping that the crisp breeze off Penobscot Bay will blow away the irritation she is feeling with her life choices and replace it with enthusiasm for both her family and her work., But all isnt well in Maine. Louisas father, a retired judge and pillar of the community, is suffering from Alzheimers. Louisas mother is alternately pretending everything is fine and not pretending at all. And one of Louisas children happens upon a very confusing and heartfelt letter referring to something Louisa doesnt think her father could possibly have done., Louisas not the only one searching for something in Maine this summer. Kristie took the Greyhound bus from Pennsylvani
