Local Author Linda Leuzzi: Book Talk
Join us on September 25th , at 6:30pm, in the ladies parlor at Meadow Croft for a book talk with local award winning author/journalist, Linda Leuzzi as we discuss her latest book; Car Dogs. (no registration is required)
This is a heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and finding your voice in a coming-of-age adventure with two unforgettable dogs.
What if the road to your future began in the back seat of a car—with two lovable dogs along for the ride? Car Dogs introduces Amanda Caminetti, a dreamer and aspiring filmmaker whose ordinary teenage life takes an extraordinary turn when one unusual assignment sends her on a
journey she never expected.
After a series of mishaps, including one unforgettable microwave disaster, Amanda’s parents give her a task that sounds more like punishment than possibility: drive the family dogs, Bridget and Lucky, every day and write about what she discovers. But each ride opens a new door, and Amanda soon learns that adventure can appear in the most unexpected places.
Along the way, Amanda forms an unlikely friendship with a remarkable 80-year-old woman whose past is as fascinating as any movie script. She once flew planes during World War II for Jackie Cochran, still owns a Piper Cub at the Bayport Aerodrome, and worked for the Roosevelt family at Meadow Croft. Through her stories, Amanda uncovers forgotten history, environmental injustice, and the courage to tell the stories that matter.
Warm, funny, and full of wonder, Car Dogs is an uplifting novel about family, friendship, history, and believing in yourself. For anyone who has ever loved a dog, chased a dream, or found wisdom in an unexpected place, this unforgettable story will stay with you long after the final ride.
