Raising Jake

Synopsis

"The best kind of journey, one you dont want to end. . . funny, moving. " --Mike Lupica, New York Times bestselling author of Heat In Charlie Carillos funny, insightful novel, a divorced man gets to know his seventeen-year-old son in a tale that rewrites the book on quality time together. . . Sammy Sullivan is working his way down the ladder of success. Divorced and pushing fifty, his relationships have the longevity of a fruit fly. But how many men can get themselves fired and have their only son expelled from prep school all in one day? Now, after almost eighteen years, he and Jake may finally get to know each other. (Thats if his ex-wife--the super-achiever Sammy can only dream of being--doesnt find out. ) Jake knows virtually nothing about his roots. So, Sammy shows him the old neighborhood in the far reaches of Queens. But its been thirty years. The older woman Sammy lost his virginity to now uses a walker to get around. Most of his hangouts are long gone. Its dreary, born-to-lose stuff. But Jake is on a mission. Wise beyond his (and his dads) years, he doesnt want his father to miss out the second time around on the good things he blew the first time. And theyve got a whole weekend together--a journey where Sammy will confront his, dysfunctional childhood and Jake will face a past he never knew he had. This isnt your typical father-son story--one is still growing up. The other is his son. "In the tradition of Tom Perotta, Carillo explores the strength of the family bond, the power of forgiveness, and the hope that comes from embracing second chances. . . truthful, and hilarious. "--Alison Grambs, author of The Smart Girls Guide to Getting Even"I dont like funny, touching novels because they make me wish Id written them myself. I enjoyed Charlie Carillos book from beginning to end and now Im miserable. " --Sherwood Kiraly, author of Diminished Capacity"A literary romp through the minefields of a totally normal, and totally abnormal, family. . . I actually laughed out loud and kept turning the pages to make absolutely sure that all worked out at the end. " --Cathy Lamb, author of Henrys Sisters"Scathingly hilarious and truthful. " --Sally Jenkins Queens-born Charlie Carillo, like his protagonist Sam Sullivan, worked at the New York Post as a journalist for many years. He is also the author of My Ride with Gus and divides his time between New York City and London, England, where he works as an independent television producer.

Copyright:

2009

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

352 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780758248329

Related ISBNs:

9780758235046

Publisher:

Kensington

Date of Addition:

11/23/20

Copyrighted By:

Charlie Carillo

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Literature and Fiction, Humor

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.