The Optimistic Decade

Set against the backdrop of the oil shale bust and real estate boom, The Optimistic Decade weaves a narrative around five compelling characters whose lives intersect at the back-to-the-land camp, Llamalo. As Caleb Silver strives to instill a simple lifestyle, ranchers Don and Donnie confront their past losses, while Rebecca Silver pursues activism and love, and teenager David finds a profound connection to the land. This sweeping novel explores themes of idealism, love, and class, revealing how a piece of land shapes the destinies of those who inhabit it.