Excess Baggage

by Tracy Lea Carnes

Kelly Carmichael can't seem to find her niche in life. Her father pushes her in one direction while her mother pulls her in another. Now almost thirty, she grows weary of pursuing someone else's happiness. But just when she believes she has found the perfect career and the love of her life in Memphis, her father dies. Now she is forced to give up her dream job to take care of the mother she doesn't understand and deal with the harsh reality of a father she thought she knew.When she is finally ready to resume her life in Memphis, she is set back once again, this time with ulcerative colitis and the horrible changes in her body she must deal with as she fights to keep her boyfriend, gets to know her mother, and adjusts to her changing life in a small southern town.

EXCESS BAGGAGE was a featured novel at the 2010 Pulpwood Queens' Girlfriend Weekend.

200 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2008

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a woman who just recently received an ostomy, I found this book to be both inspiring and informative. It put things in perspective for me and made me realize how thankful I am just to be alive. This book made me lose the anger I had and realize that I am still a beautiful person despite the ostomy. I can now laugh without crying. She brought the subject home for me. It was such an easy read and I found myself getting totally absorbed into the plot. Great read. Loved it.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Bought it on a whim at a used bookstore. It was such a fun and easy read that I couldn't put it down. It grabbed me from the first page. I really liked the struggle the main character was going through, especially with her mother. And the grandmother character, Mimi, was a hoot. That woman cracked me up. Really like it.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very interesting. I don't think I've read a book like it before. Reminded me of a Lifetime movie.