Car Trouble

In Car Trouble, an engaging coming-of-age novel set in 1970s Brooklyn, teenage Nicky Flynn navigates the complexities of family life with his troubled father, Patrick, whose obsession with vintage cars spirals into chaos. As Nicky embraces his budding acting talent, he faces the challenges of growing up under the weight of his father's alcoholism and abusive tendencies. Through humor and poignant reflection, the story explores themes of acceptance, regret, and the journey toward finding one's true self amidst life's turmoil.