A Happening in Hawthorne by Tom Allen Wiggins

A Happening in Hawthorne by Tom Allen Wiggins

The first book from Upright Citizens Brigade comedian Laura Willcox, I AM BRIDE is a hysterical spoof of all the lavish, ridiculous, and stressful things a bride deals with when planning her BIG DAY.
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In this bridal gag gift, Laura Willcox writes in the voice of an overbearing, outrageous wedding planner, covering all aspects of a wedding--from the moment of engagement (hopefully with the ring you've been not so subtly emailing him about for months), all the way through the final minutes of the big day. Accompanied by Jason O'Malley's humorous illustrations, Willcox offers tongue-in-cheek advice for every wedding-planning moment, whether it's dreaming up the perfect wedding-weekend hashtag, planning a gift registry to make everyone jealous of your fabulous lifestyle, or figuring out how to distance yourself from the poor, unfortunate souls who didn't make the cut for your guest list.

Laura Willcox's refreshing take on all things bride will turn tradition on its head, and have you rolling your eyes and reading passages out loud to your engaged (and married) friends. This funny book is a perfect gift for the friend who can't stop pinning to her dream wedding board, bridezilla-to-be, or any bride who would benefit from a much-needed break from the stress and madness of wedding planning.

Wiggins, Tom Allen: - A 20-year Army veteran's dream of returning home is finally within grasp. When Tommy visits his family farm to begin preparing it for his return, he is greeted by childhood memories that were better forgotten. Tommy recalls how one summer's adventures, exploring Bristow Farms with his sisters, turned into a nightmare that would forever change the paths of his family. The farmhouse is gone, but there might still be something in the water, and the reminders may become too real for him to return; if he has a choice. Tommy and his sisters are isolated on a 300-acre farm in Florida, and by necessity of neglect, have become completely self-reliant. When Tommy's shenanigans put his sisters into danger, the siblings begin to realize that someone or something is keeping an eye on them. The question which remains in the minds of the young children is, does SHE mean them harm, and will anyone believe them. There is something Happening in Hawthorne. As Tommy recalls his rural childhood, he realizes that this mystery reaches much further back in his family than he, or his sisters could have imagined. By the time that it takes Tommy to realize that he is uncovering a century old mystery, readers begin to soak in larger metaphors. This story will mean different things for different readers. Few readers will believe this is simply an adventure story, with ghosts and monsters. Some have said that it is a story of a mother's love, and the need for family. Others believe it is about escaping one's past. Still more believe that there is another story being told here, if we can read between the lines.

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ISBN 13	9781087914053
ISBN 10	1087914051
Title	A Happening in Hawthorne
Author	Tom Allen Wiggins
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	IngramSpark
Year published	2020-09-22
Number of pages	200
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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