Oh Brother

by Christy Potter

Ariel Carson’s life keeps getting turned on its ear. First when her mother deserts the family when Ariel is six, then when she drops out of UCLA and moves into a commune, then when she marries (and divorces) the wrong man, then when she gets married again – to his older brother. Just when things seem to finally be calm and normal in Ariel’s life, her ex-husband loses his job and moves in with them. In the middle of it all, her career as a sculptor takes an unexpected turn, and her best friend tosses in a surprise of her own. If Ariel thought her life was complicated before, she hasn’t seen anything yet.

152 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2013

About the author

Longtime journalist Christy Potter is the author of "The Shiksa's Guide to Yiddish" and the award-winning "The World Was My Oyster But I Didn't Know How to Cook." Her debut novel, "Oh Brother," is available on Amazon. Her most recent book, "The Bacchae: A Myth Retold" is available on Amazon and through her website, www.ChristytheWriter.com.

Reviews

[Book-shelf Shelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story of loss and hiding away and a lot more too. Christy has hit hard with the complicated life of Ariel Carson, who was deserted by her mother when she was six. Ariel doesn't forgive easily and doesn't realize that parts of her life could actually be down to her as well as others.
This story is brilliantly written and as well as having me in stitches at the antics the characters get up to, it also rang home some truths in my life. The details of the art world as well as some of the Americanism brought the story more to life and was not in anyway confusing for British to read. I loved every page of this book and cant wait to get hold of another of Christy's books.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book. Wonderfully written. What a joy to read.

I felt part of the story through the entire book. I was able to identify with the main character and felt as if the author was talking directly to me.