Fried in a Hubcap: Tales from the 70's

by Sukoshi Rice, C. S. Rogers (Illustrator)

In this true, no-holds-barred travel memoir, a nomadic hippie searches for something she can’t define but knows is missing from her privileged suburban life. It’s the late ‘60s and surrounded by workaholics, alcoholics, and women who get their hair done every week, all Sukoshi knows is what she doesn’t want. If she can avoid a job at all, that would be fine. That leaves lots of room for what she’ll try—which is just about anything . When a family friend gifts Sukoshi and her new husband Glenn a ‘round-the-world freighter trip, it’s just too good an opportunity to pass up. Life on a freighter is slow and when they run out of acid and good weed they jump ship in Japan to travel overland discovering a whole new world of fearless explorers, lush tropical islands, opium dens, and smugglers. Soon Glenn yearns for the stability of New York, but Sukoshi keeps traveling alone. Whenever a door opens, she usually walks right through it, often with heartbreaking, harrowing, or hilarious results. Carefree, occasionally dangerous, and usually highly irresponsible, Sukoshi takes you on an engaging, funny, and honest roller coaster “trip” down memory lane. But it’s not all free love, drugs, and 70’s music—Sukoshi’s capacity for self-reflection gives the book depth as she discovers who she really is. As one reviewer writes, "I have seldom read anyone bare their soul so completely to share their uninhibited and carefree adventures of this era. Sukoshi Rice is a female Indiana Jones of the hippies. This fun-filled romp is packed with free love and adventure. Travel the world with Sukoshi—but hang on." Click “Look Inside” to begin reading this jaw-dropping and totally relatable story and get “Fried.”

372 pages, Paperback

Published November 5, 2018

Reviews

[Rifka Kreiter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seems like Sukoshi Rice was the ultimate "hippie chick," ready for all kinds of adventure and travel to exotic locales. Her voice is absolutely authentic--no bs here--and her exploits will make your jaw drop and keep you turning those pages. I loved this exciting read.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful tale of adventurous woman

Loved this book. Being of similar age and background I connected with the writer's excitement and ambivalence about the various situations she experienced. Really enjoyed her humor and ability to look at herself objectively. Also enjoyed the vignettes about the various famous people she encountered. It's amazing how lucky we were in those days to be able to have adventures and escape mostly intact. being very familiar with the area in which she grew up was also very interesting to me to see her perspective on it. She was definitely ahead of her time and I was really happy to read her story

[Patrick Wikstrom · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting life stories from this wonderful lady in our circle of friends. Who knew she had such an early exciting life? 4.5****

[S.G. Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eye-opening insider view of life and world travels during the era of the Flower Children. Good storytelling, but not for the squeamish. Having led a very sheltered life, I was a bit shocked.

[Sherry Cooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coolest woman on the planet!

You must Read this unique book. Sukoshi Rice lived a fascinating life in the 70's. She is still an awesome woman!

[Deb Coffey · Rating 4 out of 5]

hugely enjoyable

Born in ‘71 to Silent Generation parents, I was always curious about how the other half lived. it’s all true! Wild!