A Life Naive

3
Average: 3 (162 votes)

6 reviews
Book Genre: Historical

ISBN: 9781945530920

Book Overview

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.


About the author

Oliver Phipps

Oliver Phipps

Author, Entrepreneur, Novelist

United States

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Readers Reviews6

Jeffrey Flores

1 year 7 months ago

5
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.

Eric Caldwell

1 year 5 months ago

5
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.

Ziggy Kish

1 month 2 weeks ago

5
I loved the nostalgia of Oliver’s book A Life Naïve. This story has a little of everything, humor, adventure, romance and nostalgia. Set in the early 1960s this story follows Hershel and Sally as they must find a way to California with almost no money and no transportation. Keep in mind this story is based before all the “entitlements,” that so many Americans think they must have now. These two are on their own and do well under the circumstances, depending on their wits and each other.

Lucy London

1 month 1 week ago

5
Five stars, no doubt. I will be reading this one again, it’s that good.