Loose in the Bright Fantastic
E. B. Moore
(Author)
Description
Loose in the Bright Fantastic is an adult fiction book that will be of interest to readers of women's fiction and family dramas, particularly those who are dealing with "sandwich generation" issues of caring both for growing children and aging parents. Grey-haired Maggie, who is in the early stages of dementia, flees her hospital room and takes refuge in Boston's Public Gardens and later in the squat of a homeless man she befriends. She is looking for something, or trying to stop something, although she cannot always remember exactly what. Her adventures end with her invading a dinner party at a home where she used to live, years before. While all this is going on, her adult children Clair and Roger are interacting with the police and trying to find her -- while dealing with the sale of Maggie's home and the disposal of her possessions, along with their own challenges as a divorced single mother and a closeted gay man. Told with humor and compassion, this is a heartfelt story of family ties that get stretched under duress but never quite break.
Product Details
| Publisher | Frayed Edge Press |
| Publish Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Pages | 228 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781642510478 |
| Dimensions | 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.5 inches | 0.6 pounds |
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Reviews
"As EB Moore's spirited protagonist hurtles through the city of Boston in her confusion between present and past, we witness her family's desperate search for her and their own painful journey through denial, worry, and regret. With great tenderness, humor, and vibrant prose, Loose in the Bright Fantastic is a wild ride as we follow one woman's search for freedom and autonomy, no matter the mental and physical struggles that bind her."--Michelle Hoover, author of Bottomland
"EB Moore's lyrical prose shines in this beautiful story of aging and memories-those we keep and those that jiggle loose. In Maggie, we find a matriarch both stubborn and tender, determined as ever to do things her own way. Her adventure through Boston is hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. A fine, satisfying read!"--Juliette Fay, author of Catch Us When We Fall and The Tumbling Turner Sisters
"Moore combines the seemingly impossible-dazzling page-turning prose, soaring creativity, and a merciful eye for the truth. She upends the expected story of a failing mind, gifting us with Maggie, a woman who never gives up her potent core of vibrancy and finds one more magnificent adventure."- Randy Susan Meyers, author of Waisted
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