Nomads Land by Susan Kathleen
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- Pub. Date: December 2006
- Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
- Format: Paperback, 236pp
- ISBN-13: 9781598008180
- ISBN: 1598008188
Synopsis
Can this American girl find comfort living within the posted speed limit?
American girls come rolling off the assembly line with brand status, handling capabilities and a polished exterior included in the sticker price. But Catrin "Cat" Moran is not satisfied to be the rustproof daughter of so-and-so, the customized girlfriend of what's-his-name, or the all-weather graduate of whatever school. The product of a top-notch education and lesbian upbringing, Cat is in a constant search for a father figure in every classroom, job or friendship that lands on her dent-resistant hood. After too many failed relationships, her polar opposite-a comedian-arrives on the scene and takes her for the test drive of her life. As her tank fills with newfound belief, her life shifts into a higher gear. Though fueled by a combination of self-awareness, love, show business, and a promising future, a blind curve leaves her repossessed. Forced to again reexamine her existence, Cat eases into the slow lane.
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A deep character studyby harstan
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March 02, 2007: In Chicago twenty something Catrin 'Cat' Moran seems to have it all as she enjoys her work at an advertising firm and lives in a posh condo. However, Cat is unhappy because she has no role model in her life though that is not a new experience for her as she was raised by a lesbian with no male about though she knows mom loves her.---------------- Regardless of when she attended school or since she started working, Cat has had many dates, but none she wanted to bring home to meet mom. She even wonders if she is comparing every dude to her imaginary father that no male could ever measure up to. Cat feels she may have met the one in Danny, a comedian who brings her into a SST lifestyle until that burns out leaving her to wonder what next after one more drink.------------------------- What makes NOMAD?S LAND so good is that though the description above sounds somber, Susan Kathleen pulls off her deep character study with a deft humorous touch. Readers will laugh with the witty and intelligent heroine who understands her pratfalls very well and makes mistakes but bounces right back because she knows as that Frank Sinatra?s 1966 song That?s Life says ?Each time I find myself flat on my face I pick myself up and get back in the race?. This is a fabulous deep look at a woman who understands That's Life ?as funny as it may seem some people get their kicks stompin' on a dream, But I don't let it, let it get me down 'cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin' around?.------------- Harriet Klausner
Wow! A remarkable new writer enters the scene, A book for our times!by Anonymous
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January 16, 2007: I started NOMAD?S LAND last night and stayed up until almost dawn to finish it! I really enjoyed it ~~ it was funny, honest and thought provoking! I laughed out loud in some places and found myself shaking my head in awe at this author?s genius in other parts. This book will totally capture your interest and give you plenty of food for thought. Aside from the character interaction, the plot is well constructed and the core issue of the book is the age-old, yet poignant question: how much are you willing to sacrifice in order to get your dreams? Cat Moran is a modern day woman, brilliant and doesn't know it, prone to accidents and mess-ups, but manages to come out of them with more than a smile. In her mid-twenties, Cat has everything she thinks she wants. But does she? Can her career at an ad agency, a fabulous condo, and a closet full of designer clothes lessen the blow of her unhappy single life? A droll sense of humor, a strong emphasis on how we look and how we relate to men--will give any female reader much to think about. Luckily, I was able to appreciate Kathleen Susan?s attempts at light comedy with a better perspective on what she was trying to do -- create a female character so flawed and jinxed, that it was impossible not to fall in love with her. She lands herself in many bizarre and humorous predicaments in search of happiness. I loved this book because it shows how we women can transform ourselves into whatever we set our minds to. Her characters are loopy and self-effacing, a touch over-the-top. In fact, I'd say it's one of the best books I have read in a long time. As an author myself, I really admire the talent it takes to write a book where almost every line makes you smile or laugh ? and, sometimes, cry. Pure escapism, very charming and such good fun, yet somehow it also manages to be a book that makes you take stock of what really counts in life. And, by the way, this is not only a book for women any man who enjoys REALLY good writing, and a truly original plot, will find himself totally engrossed in NOMAD'S LAND. Arlene Uslander, Co-author of the anthology,? The Simple Touch of Fate.? (Glenview, Illinois)
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