Leftovers: A Novel - Softcover

Wooten, Arthur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0985052929 ISBN 13: 9780985052928

Publisher: Galaxias Productions, 2012

Synopsis

Vivian Lawson's fantasy of being the perfect 1950s suburban housewife is shattered when an uncontrollable event changes her life forever. Destitute and left to fend for herself in a man's world, she searches her New England town unable to find a job.

With nowhere to turn, Vivian takes the advice of her wisecracking best friend, Babs, and reluctantly becomes a Tupperware lady. Vivian struggles with low self-esteem as well as stage fright but with the support of Babs' lovesick brother, Stew, and the creator of Tupperware's Home Party Plan system, Brownie Wise, she may just find the strength to conquer her inner demons and take control of her life.

A story of empowerment, Leftovers is a delectable romantic dramedy with an inspirational journey that reveals to us what can be achieved by using one's guts, determination and a little bit of a self-deprecating humor.

About this title

About the Author

ARTHUR WOOTEN is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Dizzy, Leftovers, Birthday Pie, On Picking Fruit and Fruit Cocktail. He's also penned the children's picture book Wise Bear William: A New Beginning and the collection of short stories, Arthur Wooten's Shorts. A playwright, his works include the award winning Birthday Pie, which had its world premiere at the Waterfront Playhouse, Key West, FL. His one act plays, Lily and The Lunch, have been produced in New York City and most recently in Te Anau, New Zealand. For two years he was the humorist for the London based magazine, reFRESH. Arthur grew up in Andover, MA and now resides in New York City.

Review

"Just like the Tupperware she sells, Vivian Lawson is destined to be an American icon. In this tale of heartbreak, failure, redemption, love and triumph, Arthur Wooten's gift for storytelling makes Leftovers a delicious read. I can't wait to read it again!" - Michelle Churchill, author of I Thought I Grew Up

"I highly recommend this book for every household with a woman living in it." - Ella Johnson, Mymcbooks

"Leftovers is a page turning easy read just in time for summer." - Krista Smith, AskMissA.com

"I could easily see a film or TV series based in Vivian's 1950s world." - Amanda Moran, One More Page

"As Tupperware's whole legacy is about helping women help themselves, Vivian's story was the perfect anecdote to show how one woman can really change and create the life she deserves all from finding her inner Tupperware Lady."- Dixie Longate, Top Selling Tupperware Dealer

About this edition

• Publisher: Galaxias Productions
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0985052929
• ISBN 13: 9780985052928
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212