"A Generation X call-to-arms about facing mid-life on our own terms
with the unique heart that beats inside us all . . . Poignant, honest,
and funny as hell." --The Huffington Post
When his bicycle is intentionally run off the road by a neighbor's SUV,
something snaps in Bob Coffin. Modern suburban life has been getting him
down and this is the last straw. To avoid following in his own father's
missteps, Bob is suddenly desperate to reconnect with his wife and his
distant, distracted children. And he's looking for any guidance he can
get.
Bob soon learns that the wisest words come from the most unexpected
places, from characters that are always more than what they appear to
be: a magician/marriage counselor, a fast-food drive-thru
attendant/phone-sex operator, and a janitor/guitarist of a French KISS
cover band. Can these disparate voices inspire Bob to fight for his
family? To fight for his place in the world?
A call-to-arms for those who have ever felt beaten down by life, Fight
Song is a quest for happiness in a world in which we are increasingly
losing control. It is an exciting novel by one of the most surprising
and original writers of his generation.
"A whimsical, madcap, delightfully depraved fable for our age."
--Jonathan Evison, New York Times bestselling author
"For its irreverent beat, relentless energy, and sharp, funny
characters, Fight Song may as well be titled 'Battle Cry.'" --The
Rumpus
"Mohr . . . brings a dollop of David Sedaris-like humor to the pathos .
. . It's a surprisingly sweet, rollicking tribute to anyone who's ever
needed a fight song to fight back." --Booklist
