Boom Town

Released: April 11, 2022
Length: 12 hrs 22 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Prairie Home Productions

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Return to Lake Wobegon, a fictional hometown experiencing a vibrant boom thanks to millennial entrepreneurs like AuntMildred’s.com and Universal Fire. The author reflects on mortality while attending the funerals of five classmates and confronts a shift towards narcissism amid traditional Lutheran values. With a mix of humor and nostalgia, he finds comfort in the presence of his old girlfriend Arlene and a heartfelt visit from his wife, Giselle, during a poignant moment at a lakeside cabin.

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