So Happy Together: A Novel

Caro Tanner embarks on a pre-Facebook, pre-cell phone road trip to recapture who she once was and what she thinks she once had. Set in the rock 'n roll '60s of Tucson, Arizona, and in the suburban '80s, the story explores the conundrum of love and physical attraction, creativity, and family responsibilities.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n \n Publication date: 06 May 2021
\n Publisher: She Writes Press
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As her stultifying marriage unravels, and in the midst of mourning the loss of her creative self, Caro Tanner has a nightmare about Peter, an old love whom she hasn't seen in twenty years. She takes this as a sign that he still needs her. With her three children safely off to summer camp, Caro embarks on a pre-Facebook, pre-cell phone road trip to recapture who she once was and what she thinks she once had.

Set in the rock 'n roll '60s of Tucson, Arizona—when Caro and Peter were kooky, colorful, and inseparable drama students—and in the suburban '80s, when Caro's creative spark has been quenched to serve the needs of her husband and children, So Happy Together explores the conundrum of love and physical attraction, creativity and family responsibilities, and what happens when they are out of sync. It is a story of missed opportunities, the alluring possibility of second chances, and what we leave behind, carry forward, and settle for when we choose. It sits in that complicated, confounding, beautiful place where love resides.

Caro's road trip takes her through the desert, where she reflects on her past and present. She meets a young man named Jack, who reminds her of Peter, and they have a brief affair. Caro also reconnects with an old friend, Sarah, who is now a successful artist. Through these encounters, Caro begins to understand that her creative spark is still alive and that she can still pursue her dreams.

However, Caro's journey is not without its challenges. She faces conflicts with her husband, who is unwilling to support her artistic endeavors, and with her children, who are growing up and becoming more independent. Caro must also confront her own insecurities and fears, which have held her back for years.

In the end, Caro's road trip is a transformative experience. She learns to embrace her true self, to follow her passions, and to live life on her terms. She realizes that love and physical attraction are not the only important factors in a relationship, and that creativity and family responsibilities can coexist harmoniously.

So Happy Together is a poignant and powerful story that explores the complexities of love, creativity, and family. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of self-discovery. It reminds us that we all have the potential to live our dreams, but that it takes courage and determination to pursue them.

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Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781647420260\n \n