Life for twenty-seven-year-old Hershel Lawson has been relatively uneventful and that’s the way he likes it. When his grandmother passes away, leaving him her car and a last wish of him taking her ashes to L.A., his life takes a turn and it will never be the same again.
With his new task and grandmother's ashes, Hershel sets out from St. Louis Missouri in the spring of 1962. He travels unimpeded along scenic Route 66 for two days, but is suddenly and unexpectedly relieved of two important things, his car and wallet.
Sally is a sassy and street smart young woman on her way to Hollywood. She's determined to prove everyone wrong in the "one horse town" she left and make it as an actress in California. Through mishaps of her own, Sally comes across Hershel. Though neither one realizes it, the real journey is about to begin.
Take a seat and journey with Hershel and Sally along historic Route 66 during its heyday. Laugh and maybe shed a tear or two as they struggle against the odds, and often each other, to make it a few more miles down the highway.
Readers Reviews2
Laughter, Learning, and Route 66
Great book. I have decided to read all of Oliver's books and this one was super. I laughed a lot, there are a lot of funny spots. It has great characters as well. I also learned a lot about the old route 66 and I wish I could have traveled it when it was so popular. Five stars easy.
Funny, cool, adventurous tale
I sooooo love this book! It's funny and just so cool. I'm not a big history person but this is one that is very enjoyable and you don;t have to be all into history to enjoy it. Plus after reading the book I have gotten into route 66 more and would like to see it sometime.