Sorry, The Stork Takes No Returns
by Claire Bowen
Welcome to the slightly off–kilter world of Claire Bowen and family. A world someone once called “gently insane.” Or perhaps he said the Bowen world was ordinary and the people were insane. In any case, he’s no longer invited to dinner. But draw your own conclusions.
From adventures with Scouting and Girls Camp, to self–service tooth fairies, to reflections on becoming a grandmother, Claire’s unique sense of humor will leave you laughing. And whatever else this book does, it makes you feel better about raising your own kids.
It’s humor with a literary sense and humor with common sense. It’s humor with teenagers! What more could you ask? You’re likely to recognize your own family, because you know they’re nuts, too; and you’re sure to be comforted, because they’re not as nutty as some we could name. You’ll come away feeling you’ve made new, albeit somewhat unstable, friends.
208 pages
Published: 2006
Here’s what readers say of Claire Bowen’s work:
“Once in a generation, we’re blessed with a book so moving, so truthful and powerful, that it touches a nation. With any luck, that book will be placed next to this one in the store.” —The author’s husband
“…writing that falls somewhere between Erma Bombeck and Bailey White. It’s what we’d all be doing if we were still a nation of storytellers.”
“…she has mastered the art of making writing come to life…as if she just stopped by for a moment in her busy day to chat.”
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