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Full of big dreams of the fast life, Tallie Beck hit the road at the age of seventeen to become a rock 'n roll star-and vowed never to look back. Now, at thirty-four, she's little more than a down-and-out singer who smokes and drinks too much and knows better than to make promises she can't keep. Dumped by her latest band and low on cash, Tallie has no choice but to go back to Denver. Back to her crazy mother, and her resentful younger sister, Jane, who's never forgiven her for leaving.
But seeing her family again after all these years stirs something unexpected in Tallie. And after so many miles on that long, exhilarating, scary-and often lonely-road, she's looking back to trace some wrong turns, and figure out the way to where she really wants to go...
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By L. Phipps (CA)
I wanted to love this book. I loved Jennie Shortridge's second novel "Eating Heaven". This book was too sad with too many messed up people including the main character Tallie. I love Tallie's passion for music and I did route for her, but she is as messed up in many ways as her Mother. I felt the sister Jane was protrayed badly, and should have been given more sympathy. Jane was the one who stayed and took care of her mother. Jeanie Shortridge has talent but this book wasn't it at least for me.
By Sandra Fischer (Seattle, WA USA)
It is hard to find books these days that keep the interest and energy going through the book so this was a treat to read. I couldn't put it down. It is a story that weaves together the elements of life that so many of us encounter and often experience every day...mental illness, aging, family dysfunction, financial strain, finding our place in the world...and while not letting anyone off the hook, finds a hopeful place to pull it all together. I loved it!
By Guillermo Amaro (Lima, PERU)
Tallie Beck is an escapist; she left home and her mother and younger sister when she was 17 and decided to take all her chances pursuing her dream of becoming a hit singer, a rock star, of reaching fame and fortune.
Tallie's mother, a manic depressive woman who made her daughter's life unbearable is still in Denver waiting for her daughter to come home to her open arms. Tallie's sister Jane is not willing to receive Tallie in her home much less open her heart to her after so many years gone without a single word, without a visit.
Tallie's agent has nothing to offer her and Tallie's ex husband and musician Jedd is no longer in her life and has nothing real for her to hang on to except for the same old lines and his same old selfishness.
Only Tallie's ghost, Big Gal Sal is by her side no matter what since she was very small and had to use defense mechanisms to stay sane among her mother's crazy behavior.
After 17 years of living on the road Tallie has no choice but to hit the road and go back to Denver for a job at a piano bar. She's little more than a down-and-out singer who smokes and drinks too much and knows better than to make promises she can't keep.
This is her journey home, her journey into self discovery and acceptance, and also her journey into love and what it may hold for her.
A fantastically woven story of real people and real issues. I finished it in less than a week and I feel I shouldn't start on my next book just yet because nothing will top this one in a long while.
By M. Clark (Portland, Oregon USA)
I love this book. I love the protagonist and her gritty adventure returning to her home town, her strength in being her own person, while also leaving room to grow. I love this kind of book that is well written and smart, and also fun and juicy. It reminds me of a great Southern novel, in the likes Yaya Sisters or Big Stone Gap or something written by Fannie Flag, somewhere in the middle of both heavy and light, and leaves you feeling empowered as a woman. I won't give the plot away, I will just recommend it to readers looking for a really likeable protagonist that is easy to relate to, and a story that you won't find at all predictable.
By Gayla Collins (Sheridan, WYOMING USA)
While browsing a bookstore, I was attracted to the unique cover of "Riding With the Queen," and after reading the blurp thought I would give this first time author a try. Very good decision on my part. Jennie Shortridge delivers a heartwarming, truthful account of family dysfuntion due in large part to a bipolar family member. I found myself picking this novel up every free moment as I became immersed in the character's travails. With humor and dignity the author doesn't flinch at reality, and yet isn't so maudlin one must check into a mental facility to recover after the read. I was so impressed I eargerly just ordered "Eating Heaven" and will read it with great anticipation. Very well done! I would highly recommend you give this talented lady a read!!!
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