So Long, Chester Wheeler: A Novel

Lewis Madigan is forced to take his homophobic neighbor, Chester Wheeler, to Arizona in his rust bucket of a Winnebago to see his ex-wife for the first time in thirty-two years. This journey helps Lewis understand Chester and form a surprising new friendship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In a novel that explores the complexities of human connections, unlikely road trip companions form an unexpected bond in an uplifting tale about the past—lost and found—by the New York Times and #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author. Lewis Madigan, a young, gay, unemployed individual, finds himself reluctantly taking on the responsibility of providing end-of-life care for his insufferable homophobic neighbor, Chester Wheeler. Lewis seeks financial assistance without the added aggravation, merely needing the money. However, he is tasked with running errands, being on call, and tolerating the miserable old man that no one else in Buffalo can bear. After exchanging barbs, bickering, baiting, and pushing buttons, Chester surprisingly asks Lewis to fulfill his dying wish: drive him to Arizona in his rusted-out Winnebago to see his ex-wife for the first time in thirty-two years—for the last time. Lewis, unable to say no to a dying wish, embarks on a transformative journey that spans one week and covers a distance of two thousand miles. As he travels alongside Chester, Lewis gradually delves into the life and secrets of a vulnerable man, beginning to understand him in profound ways. Along the way, he forms unexpected connections with a neighbor, a stranger, and a surprising new friend, each of whom is embarking on their own journey of closure and self-discovery. So Long, Chester Wheeler is a heartwarming novel that encourages us to look beyond surface appearances and embrace the beauty of human connections, even with those we may initially perceive as unlikeable. It reminds us that sometimes, the people who need it most are the ones we least expect, and that the journey of understanding and empathy can lead to profound transformations and healing.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 138 x 210 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542021593