Alan Opts Out

In Courtney Maum's "Alan Opts Out," a successful advertising executive facing a career setback experiences a transformative epiphany that leads him to abandon capitalism and embrace a simpler, land-based lifestyle. His decision sparks tension within his family and community, as they navigate questions of privilege, ambition, and authenticity. Witty, insightful, and engaging, the novel explores themes of societal expectations and personal fulfillment in contemporary America.