Arboria Park: A Novel [Paperback]

Stacy Halloran has lived most of her life in 1950s-era housing development Arboria Park. But her beloved neighborhood may not survive much longer.
Despite her parents entreaties to stay in the yard where its safe, the Park is where young Stacy roams in quest of real life. Through her wanderings, she learns about the areas agricultural history; meets people from backgrounds different than her own; watches her siblings develop interracial and same-sex relationships; helps launch the local punk-rock scene; and finally, settles as a wife and mother. As the neighborhood declines (along with her relationship with her mother), Stacy considers moving on to rescue herself and her daughter. But then a massive highway project threatens the ever-resilient Parkand its Stacys task to rally family, friends, and neighbors to save it. Based on an actual event and place, the book will resonate with people who grew up in the sixties and seventies in similar neighborhoods. Shows the growing diversity of American life and the power of art, music, and place. Addresses current issues of class, race, and economic dislocation.Engrossing narrative&an engaging and articulate family saga with a likable protagonist.
—Kirkus Reviews

A touching parade on the importance of community and cherishing where youre from.
—Redbook

A charming debut offering readers a glimpse into the history and evolution of a community, youll find yourself rooting for this small neighborhood.
—BuzzfeedStacy Hallorans life has always been centered around her beloved neighborhood, a 1950s-era housing development called Arboria Parkso when a massive highway project threaten the Park in the 2000s, she steps up to the task of trying to save it.