Where I Went Wrong - by David Galef (Paperback)

About the Book

"Tony Maza is no stranger to bad days; in fact, they often seem to define his life, including stints at a real estate agency, a bike shop, and a bar. After his latest job, as a hospital orderly, he faces jail time for driving off in a stolen ambulance. 'Where did I go wrong?' he often wonders as he thinks back on his failed relationships, disastrous investment, and family challenges dating back to high school and earlier... all the way back to his birth, as recounted by his much-put-upon mother..."--

Book Synopsis

A hilarious journey through a life gone sideways in suburban New Jersey.

Tony Mazza's life is a series of comical missteps, from disastrous relationships to ill-fated career choices. Just when he hits rock bottom as a hospital orderly, he finds himself facing jail time for a stolen ambulance. Tony reflects on his past, revisiting failed marriages, financial woes, and family dramas stretching back to his youth.

Where I Went Wrong blends wry humor with poignant moments, exploring themes of failure, redemption, and the search for meaning. Will Tony ever figure out where he went wrong? Or will his life continue its hilariously chaotic trajectory? Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with a touch of dark comedy.

About the Author

David Galef is a shameless eclectic who's published over a dozen books, including the novel Flesh, the short story collection My Date with Neanderthal Woman, the children's book Tracks, Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom, and Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook. Day job: English professor and creative writing program director at Montclair State University. He's also the editor of Vestal Review, the longest-running flash fiction magazine on the planet. Find him at www.davidgalef.com, @dgalef.