A Regular Guy

In Mona Simpson's sharply comic novel, "A Regular Guy," the story follows Tom Owens, a wealthy entrepreneur known for his generosity but reluctant to form deeper connections. His life takes an unexpected turn when Jane, his 10-year-old daughter born out of wedlock and raised in unconventional circumstances, arrives on his doorstep after her mother can no longer care for her. As Jane seeks a place in his world, the novel explores the transformative journey of longing into belonging, navigating family dynamics, and the complexities of fatherhood against the backdrop of modern American life.