«Praying for Mrs. Mombasa» by Doug Brendel

A rollicking comedy … an irreverent look at how hope works. This story also messes with our tendency to stereotype people. Among the characters: a Mexican, a Scandinavian, an African, a Korean, and a Samoan, to name a few. A funny story, edgy in places. "A surreal, riotous trip" —Dogtown Books, Gloucester MA"A bawdy, tender, philosophical romp" —Vicki H., MA"Seriously funny … One of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read … A page-turner with short bursts of fun and surprises" —David B., VA"Hilariously funny … A must read." —Barbara B., MA"What a ride! It made me chuckle out loud" —Nikki M., MA"Funny and philosophical … Clever, witty, and surprisingly thought-provoking … A winner of a book!" —Trina S., MA"An utterly novel novel, stage-directed to vivid effect" —Sharon J., MA"This book disassembles predictability." —Gordon H., MA"A fascinating way of seeing the world. Fasten your seatbelt. It’s a fun ride" —Brad C., MA"Very witty. The story moves right along…. The element of surprise never disappoints" —Roy N., OH"A fun read with memorable characters and snappy dialog…. You’ll want to keep turning the page!" —Karl K., MA"Consistently entertaining and surprising…. Eccentric characters … very unique, eccentric and humorous … You are never sure what will happen next but it is fun and satisfying" —Chris F., MA