Early Sobrieties

In Michael Deagler's debut novel, a young man named Dennis Monk navigates the challenges of early sobriety after being kicked out of his parents' home, wandering through a changing and gentrifying South Philadelphia. As he encounters former classmates, old friends, and potential romance, Monk confronts the complexities of recovery and self-discovery amid the evolving landscape of America's middle class. Filled with humor and hard-earned insights, the story explores the uncertain journey between hope and hardship for a restless, recovering millennial.