The Last Cadillac
Sometimes the only way through is to laugh, cry, and keep moving forward.
A wry, heartfelt, and unfiltered account of what happens when life throws you into the deep end armed with nothing but a to-do list, a sense of humor, and a stubborn streak.
When Nancy’s mother dies and her marriage implodes, she finds herself juggling single motherhood, a grieving father with a penchant for cigarettes and Cadillacs, and a family that accuses her of kidnapping their father.
With a voice that’s both hilarious and poignant, Sullivan invites you into the chaos of her family’s “Adventure”—a move from the gray Midwest to the unpredictable sunshine (and hurricanes) of Florida. Along the way, she wrangles siblings, navigates the minefield of caregiving for a parent with dementia, and tries to keep her kids, her sanity, and her father’s last Cadillac all in one piece.
Sullivan’s memoir is a love letter to resilience, packed with sharp observations, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel like you’re sitting at her kitchen table, coffee in hand, commiserating over life’s messes. It’s for anyone who’s ever had to start over, care for a loved one, or just needed a reminder that even in the middle of disaster, there’s room for hope—and a good story.
Perfect for:
- Caregivers, single parents, and anyone facing life’s curveballs
- Readers who appreciate wit, candor, and a dash of irreverence
- Fans of memoirs that find the humor in heartbreak
The Last Cadillac proves that sometimes, the only way through is to laugh, cry, and keep moving forward.
