The journey of a thousand miles begins with sequins and a beehive wig
in this sharply funny and achingly tender debut novel about mothers,
daughters, and the surprising power of Elvis.
Grace Johnson can't escape the feeling that her life is on
autopilot--until her husband announces he's done with their marriage.
Grace has a choice: wallow in humiliation . . . or reluctantly grant her
outlandish mother's seventieth birthday wish with a road trip Graceland.
Buckle up, Elvis. We're on our way.
Now the two are hightailing it from El Paso to Memphis, leaving a trail
of sequins, false eyelashes, and difficult memories in their wake.
Between spontaneous roadside stops to psychics, wig mishaps, and
familiar passive-aggressive zingers, Grace is starting to better
understand her Elvis-obsessed mama and their own fragile connection. She
may even have another shot at love. Apparently the King really does work
in mysterious ways. But after all these years, will it ever be possible
for Grace and her mom to heal the hurts of the past?