Crown of Laurel (Paperback)

Think President Reagan was a hero? Think his economic policies were the best thing that happened to America? Get a different perspective in Crown of Laurel, and see what Reagan's policies did for the arts and the poorest among us. In this deeply honest novel, both Deborah and Lawrence pursue their dreams of success in Seattle in the early 1980's. They each face disappointment and struggle. One will survive, one will not. Who will succeed? Who will fail? Find out as these two young people try to define themselves and to find work in a city that is itself struggling to survive. Crown of Laurel is a gripping novel with unforgettable characters and dilemmas with no easy answers. It reflects the streets, back alleys, and moody skies of Seattle during the recession of the early 1980's, and brims with sharply drawn characters whose experiences are relevant today, as we all struggle to adjust our dreams to limited options.