Gravel on the Side of the Road

True stories from a broad who has been there

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Pub Date 22 Jul 2014 | Archive Date 1 Sep 2014

Description

A woman who worries about carrying a .38 special in her purse, nearly drowns in a desert canyon, flies into the war in Bosnia, dances with the FBI, tells Geraldo he shouldn't put guests in hotel rooms with rats and spends time with murderers, has more than a few stories to tell. Gravel on the Side of the Road: True Stories From a Broad Who Has Been There is a daring and revealing adventure itself. Beloved novelist Kris Radish returns to her non-fiction beginnings with her first book of autobiographical essays.

A woman who worries about carrying a .38 special in her purse, nearly drowns in a desert canyon, flies into the war in Bosnia, dances with the FBI, tells Geraldo he shouldn't put guests in hotel...


Advance Praise

"Radish's characters know how to have a good time on their way to matriarchal nirvana." —Kirkus Reviews

“Kris Radish creates characters that seek and then celebrate the discovery of women's innate power." —The Denver Post

"Radish unrolls a rollicking yet reflective read that adds to her robust repertoire of beloved fiction. What's a reader to do but relish the ride." - BookPage on Searching for Paradise in Parker, PA

“Through the women in her popular novels, author Kris Radish reveals what has value and meaning in her life – friendships and a passion for living.” – Albuquerque Journal

“Radish’s books are…a little like the cliff-hangers of the 1920s, with one page pulling you to the next...” – Lansing City Pulse

“A funny and provocative attempt to nudge numb, stagnant, and confused souls into a new direction.” – Capital Times

“Slyly comic … Radish is a good writer to get to know, creator of terrific characters and warm and tangled relationships and a world that’s a pleasure to visit.” – Sullivan County Democrat

“A rallying cry for the empowerment of women … a celebration of the strong bond that exists between female friends.” – Booklist

"Radish's characters know how to have a good time on their way to matriarchal nirvana." —Kirkus Reviews

“Kris Radish creates characters that seek and then celebrate the discovery of women's innate...


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