Queen of the Road: The True Tale of 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband, and a Bus with a Will of Its Own
"Two psychiatrists driving a motor home around America, and you're still wondering whether to buy this book? Step on the gas and go straight to the register."–Jeff Arch, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter,Sleepless In Seattle"Doreen Orion has a fresh, wry voice that's all her own and she works it like a rodeo rider in her light-hearted and yet tender new memoir,Queen of the Road."–Jacquelyn Mitchard,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Deep End of the Ocean“His dream — he’s always wanted to see America in a converted bus — and her nightmare —she has a bus phobia — and their mid-life crisis on wheels, make for a hilarious reading adventure.”–Mary-Lou Weisman, author ofTraveling While Married"You will never look at a psychiatrist the same way again. And you will never take a bus driver for granted, either."–John Elder Robison,New York Timesbestselling author ofLook Me in the Eye"Doreen Orion and her handyman husband Tim prove, with abundant laughs and martini shaker in hand, that sometimes the best way to enrich home-life is to leave the home...or, better yet, just put it on wheels."–Franz Wisner,New York Timesbestselling author ofHoneymoon with My Brother"Orion has every good travel writer's ability to make readers feel they are there, to capture the telling details of places, and to present the account in a witty, accessible way. Reading the book makes you want to hit the road and have some of your own grand adventures. This is a fun read that will make just about anyone start itching for a road trip. Grade 'A.'"–Rocky Mountain News"A Charles Kuralt-Albert Brooks-style romp where they meet up with nudists, robbers and more. Required Reading." -The New York Post"Hot Summer Read." -Chicago Tribune"The Elizabeth Gilbert Antichrist." -The Oregonian"Beneath its fun and frothy exterior, you'll find in this wild ride across America's highways and byways a lovely portrait of a marriage that treats its ups and downs with humor and grace." -Elle MagazineA charming, insightful and - most important - hilarious book that evokes the best of Bill Bryson and David Sedaris, but spotlights the unique voice of a gifted memoirist. - Jonathan Kellerman,New York TimesBestselling Novelist"Queen of the Roadis basically what would happen if you took me, gave me a modicum of maturity and a better education, and then tricked me into living on a (very nice) bus with my husband and pets for a year. I loved this book and I love this author."-Jen Lancaster, bestselling author ofBright Lights, Big Ass, Bitter is the New BlackandSuch a Pretty FatThe author's charm, intelligence and wit make this multi-faceted memoir a must-read.Eat, Pray, Love- without the depression - meetsConfessions of a Shopaholic- without the ditz. -Denver Magazine"A funny, inspiring travel memoir of one couple's cross-country motorhome trip and how it changed their lives.... an action-packed, romantic journey of trials and transformations." -Family Motor Coaching Magazine.“Part travel memoir, part diva-on-a-bus-tour comedy.”-5280 Magzine