Have you ever felt a little lost in your life after a break up? Did you ever want to simply escape for awhile? Eadie Pratt takes off running from the pain of a failed relationship, to go on a pilgrimage to the venerated shrine of the Womyn’s Michigan Music Festival, but she never quite makes it. Her beloved ’66 T-bird, pulling her teardrop camper, breaks down in Rauston, Texas, where she meets Piggin and Heifer. These two “simple” middle-aged small-town sisters (at first impression) clad in coordinated muumuus are folks with which the eyebrow-pierced Eadie doesn’t want to associate. But through their generosity and kindness, she is swept deeper into their lives, or at least until her car and hitch are repaired.
Piggin, Heifer, and really, the whole town of Rauston help Eadie learn a little more about herself and the meaning and complexity of being human. This reader hasn’t decided who got the better end of the deal, Eadie or the folks from Rauston.
This unabridged audiobook on CD, as read by the author, would be a great addition to any library that has audiobooks in its collection. While you can’t miss that Eadie is a lesbian, the story will resonate with anyone who is trying to find his or her way in the world. Libraries that use an audiobook service, such as NetLibrary or OverDrive can inadvertently miss some of these smaller independent press gems. Audiobooks are a favorite of those who are taking their own road trip, or who have a long commute. Dog Ear Audio has a lesbian focus and is run on solar energy.
Reviewed by, Lisa Forslund
North Hennepin Community College
