“Wise, witty, wicked.”

“David Sedaris meets Dave Barry.”

“Listen to Wade Rouse — which you most assuredly should — especially if you value laughter and wisdom.”

“Laugh outloud funny!”

“An impressive voice [and] original writer.”

“The #2 Writer, Dead or Alive, We’d Like to Have Drinks With”

“A rare jewel that will be passed down from one generation to the next.”

“Delightful!”

“Utterly charming.”

“Every now and then an important new voice in fiction arrives. Viola Shipman is that voice.”

“Magical … poignant.”

“A touching tribute.”

“For readers of Mary Alice Monroe.”

“Shipman’s charming stories of remembering those who came before you are just what the world needs right now.”

“Graceful, touching, moving.”