America the Beautiful

by Moon Unit Zappa

Book Overview

America Throne is living the good life in L.A. Her career is sprouting, and she is in love -- with Jasper Husch, a sexy-sultry artist from San Fran. But just as soon as they've realized domestic bliss, Jasper has a change of heart, and America falters on the slippery slope of hope: hoping that he will come back, hoping that new sex will erase all evidence of him, and hoping that in nurturing a truce with her dead father she will make peace with all...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743213831
• ISBN13: 9780743213837
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A very funny, insightful and therapeutic book.

Truth be told, I wish my writing was as free and honest as Moon Zappa's! A very funny, insightful and therapeutic book. 108 Sun Salutations to the author for speaking her Truth! --Suza Francina

Truly honest

Moon's ability as an author is displayed in this humorous, honest and raw story of a woman so real you can picture a little bit of her in every one of your female friends. It isn't a classic but it isn't a trashy novel either. It is real enough to have flaws but perfect enough to be real. I found myself shaking my head at some of the actions of America but had a smile on my face the whole time. I whipped through this book and regretted it once I was finished because I loved the characters and the dialogue. I long for another novel by Moon.

Awesome debut from the original Valley Girl

"America The Beautiful" is a novel by Moon Unit Zappa, who most of us know as Frank Zappa's daughter. She is also the chick that rambled on in the parody hit, Valley Girl, back in the early 80s'. That is what I think of when I see her name.Now I will think about what an original and fresh voice she's added to today's literature. While she definitely was "writing what she knows"(I am a fledgling writer and have heard that repeatedly), she definitely knows how to write. Her style is unique, and she has a real flair for dialogue. It really was well written and it was easy to follow. It is also laugh out loud funny at times.I think a lot of women will relate to the character, America Throne, who constantly makes bad choices in her men. The story is about her rollercoaster style life of relationships, and her amnomosity towards her father. She learns about herself, and you will enjoy the ride. I promise....When's the next book, Moon?

I laughed, I cried

I pre-ordered this book, which I never do. I just knew it would be good, and it didn't disappoint. Moon Unit Zappa always seemed to me to be the kind of girl you'd want as a friend, intellegent,witty, funny and cool - which perfectly describes this book. Her main character, America, goes through so many heart wrenching, hysterical adventures in her search for love, any woman, or man for that matter, can relate. However I doubt it will make the Ophra book club (thank God) This book made me laugh out loud...brilliant.