The Nudist

by Jonathan Bloom

"Shed clothing. Shed government. Shed God." So goes the creed of Harold Gomberg, a bombastic, libertarian atheist and nudist with a four-foot bong. Behold a man who's more comfortable exposing his aging frame than his feelings. Gloria Gomberg disapproves of her father's pathological mission of liberation. But should a wine-chugging nervous tic of a human really be judging anyone? And might Gloria's judgment be rendered even more invalid if she's about to marry a weapons manufacturer obsessed with jam bands? Along comes a long Memorial Day weekend, and Gloria has decided to visit her estranged father on Martha’s Vineyard to share the "good news" about her upcoming wedding. The five-day visit begins its grim descent instantly. Family history, brutal weather, and even enraged dogs conspire to tear this father-daughter relationship apart. As for the lives of acquaintances and loved ones around them? Ruined completely. Batten down the hatches! "The Nudist" will take you on a tempestuous journey from the boundaries of the absurd to the center of the naked human heart

276 pages, Paperback

Published June 2, 2018

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Reviews

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a little gem! Funny, insightful and full of heart. It’s a father-daughter story, but anyone who’s had a parent or guardian with whom they don’t easily identify will love it.

[Pete · Rating 1 out of 5]

It could have been worse, I guess.

No, not really.
It was a real waste of time, energy and money. Would love to say it was a learning experience, but . . .