A witty and heartfelt novel about finding your voice, facing the past, and rediscovering the courage to be yourself.
 
In The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, Matthew Dicks delivers a funny, poignant, and deeply relatable story about regret, resilience, and the messy process of growth.
 
Caroline Jacobs has spent her adult life avoiding conflict—until the day she doesn’t. When a PTA meeting meltdown ends with her shouting an unrepeatable word at the school principal, Caroline impulsively sets out on a road trip to confront the high school friend who betrayed her decades earlier. Along for the ride is her teenage daughter, and together they uncover what it really means to forgive, heal, and stand up for yourself.
 
Told with humor and compassion, the novel explores how one impulsive decision can lead to self-discovery. Caroline’s journey back to her hometown forces her to face old wounds and redefine what it means to be brave—not just for herself, but for her daughter watching her learn to live honestly.
 
Equal parts road trip comedy and emotional reckoning, this novel reminds us that it’s never too late to reclaim our voice—or make peace with who we were.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A funny, feel-good novel about redemption and second chances.
Sharp, fast-paced writing with heart and humor.
Perfect blend of mother-daughter story and self-discovery journey.
Uplifting without being sentimental—honest, witty, and real.
From the author of Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend and Something Missing.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Where’d You Go, Bernadette.
Readers who love quirky, heartwarming fiction with humor.
Book clubs exploring forgiveness, friendship, and resilience.
Anyone who’s ever wanted to rewrite their own story.
 
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