Dairy Queen Days

Robert Inman combines two classic genres in his delightful novel, "Dairy Queen Days": the coming of age story [young Tout Mosely, 16 years old in 1979 Georgia], and southern storytelling [a las Eudora Welty, Carson McCullers, etc.]. There is a saying that "In the southern we are proud of our eccentrics. We don't ask, 'Is anyone in your family crazy?" We ask, 'Which side are they on?'" This novel has enough eccentrics [Trout's father, Joe Pike, for one] to keep you chuckling. But you will recognize these people, and the dilemmas they face:growing up; facing mid-life crises; coping with change in society, loss of jobs; death and loss of loved ones; asking "What is my place in my world?"Robert Inman, a columnist for the Charlotte Observer, has the talent for observation and detail which makes the mill community of Moseley and its inhabitants come alive. You will be entertained and provoked; you will laugh, and you will contemplate these same questions.

I was both surprised and impressed by this little book. In the tradition of the greatest Southern writers, Inman achieves great impact from the smallest of small town life. Moreover, this little tome has a great story. It made me laugh out loud. It made me sad. I wanted to turn the pages

What a delightful read! Being from the South, I love all things Southern and this book was no exception. I grew up in a small southern town with a Dairy Queen and spent many happy hours there. The characters in the book are eccentric and engaging. If you want a taste of the south, "Dairy Queen Days" is delicious!

Excellent! But does this book come in audio cassette?

This is one of the most hilarious books I have read in years. Yet it is delightfully touching, and extremely clever. It is a wonderful addition to the genre of southern literature.