Albert is an alligator and the improbable wedding present to Elsie and Homer Hickam, residents of the West Virginian coalfields. With Homer's ultimatum of 'him or me' becoming the catalyst to return Albert home, time is up on his occupation of their only bathroom. Their 1000-mile road trip to Florida will garner them more than enough adventures to last a lifetime: from bootleggers and bank robbers to meeting Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck.
Quirky and endearing, this is the legendary tale of the author's parents rendered in a delightful blend of fact and fiction.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:
"It is funny, quirky, slightly unbelievable yet at the same time, surprisingly convincing. What's not to love about this book?"
"I enjoyed the folksy good humour and warmth and the interesting variety of adventures encountered."
"This was one of the most uplifting, fun books I've read for a long time."
"Parts are laugh out loud funny, parts are utterly ridiculous, parts are touching and sweet. You are either going to love it or hate it."
"A fascinating and delightful story."
"I can't fault the book – it is an unpretentious, memorable book which is fun, simple and easy to read."
"An easy, light-hearted book."
Categories: Fiction, Adventure/Exploration, Faction, Love story, Relationships, America, 2018 Titles
