Publication

2002 - Atria Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

57,250 words, Guess

Page Count

229 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivecaliforniadreami00done
  • ISBN-100671785834
  • ISBN-139780671785833
  • LibraryThing532384
  • Goodreads1598584
and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC381/.45629222/092
  • DDCB
  • LCCHD9710.U53 S26 2002
and 1 more
  • LCCHD9710.U53S26 2002

Description

"Lawrence Donegan, erstwhile bassist, journalist, author, and adventure seeker, wanted to write about America, so he moved to California: the golden state where dreams are made, where money is made, and fame is just around the corner. Or so he thought when he departed his native Scotland to pursue his dreams, but landed smack in the middle of the largest used-car lot in America.". "Donegan quickly picks up a nickname - "Hey Scotty" - and a reputation - "You're the worst salesman I've seen in twenty years." His struggles as a foreign musician and writer utterly displaced on this tough stretch of car-packed concrete are classic Donegan, humble and hilarious. But with mentors such as Mickey "The Legend" McDonald, Tony "The Tank" Tognazzini, and Frankie "The Rock" Reames, it isn't long before he acquires the brass balls and lowdown cunning he needs to sell his first car. No matter how slim the odds, he puts his heart and soul into his attempt to win the Oscar of the car lot - the Salesman of the Month Award - and you find yourself rooting for him every step of the way."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Topics

ScotsHumorBiographyJournalistsUsed car tradeSales personnelDonegan, Lawrence

People

Lawrence Donegan

Genres

  • Biography
  • Humor

Links

Other Editions

  • California dreamingAtria Books2002

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