<p><strong>"An honest, haunting portrayal of a beguiling, yet maddening family, who together come of age amidst the shifting morals of a country on the cusp of tremendous cultural change. With humor, compassion and a keen insight into the human psyche, <em>Drinking Closer to Home</em> proves that despite the best of intentions, where we come from and where we end up, are even closer than we could ever imagine." --Robin Antalek, author of <em>The Summer We Fell Apart</em></strong></p><p>"So raw and funny I wanted to read parts aloud to strangers." --Dylan Landis, author of <em>Normal People Don't Live Like This</em></p><p>From Jessica Anya Blau, critically-acclaimed author of <em>The Summer of Naked Swim Parties</em> and <em>Mary Jane</em>, a coming-of-age novel about growing up and learning to love your insane family. <em>Drinking Closer to Home</em> is a poignant and funny exploration of one family's over-the-top eccentricities--a book Ron Tanner calls "heartfelt and hilarious."</p>