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LGBTQ+ Travel - Prepare for Departure: Notes on a single mother, a misfit son, inevitable mortality and the enduring allure of frequent flyer miles

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Book Synopsis: At an early age, award-winning travel writer, Mark Chesnut, learned to dodge discomfort by jumping on the nearest plane, bus or car. That tactic proved especially useful when his single mother made it clear that there was no room for discussion about his gay identity.

Mark, overwhelmed with wanderlust, shoplifts in airports, avoids Southern Baptist salvation, acts like Hillary Clinton in a nursing home, and dresses in drag with his grandfather. He even creates an imaginary airline and flies away.

Now, as 89-year-old Eunice Chesnut moves to a New York City nursing home to be near her son, Mark's obsession with travel takes a backseat as he embarks on the most emotional journey of all. More than an end-of-life memoir, more than a collection of childhood memories and travel stories, Prepare for Departure showcases what happens when a permissive mother and a misfit son face death while revisiting life. Buckle your seatbelts for a witty, touching and darkly humorous trip - through time, loss, forgiveness and acceptance.

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Are you ready to embark on a journey that will take you through the depths of emotion, laughter, and self-discovery? Look no further than "Prepare for Departure: Notes on a single mother, a misfit son, inevitable mortality and the enduring allure of frequent flyer miles." Written by the talented travel writer, Mark Chesnut, this memoir is bound to captivate your senses and leave you yearning for more.

Dive headfirst into the world of Mark Chesnut, a misfit son who, from an early age, found solace in the comforting embrace of travel. Evading the uncomfortable realities of his gay identity, Mark's adventures take him to unimaginable places, both physically and emotionally. From shoplifting in airports to dressing in drag with his grandfather, his experiences will astound and entertain you.

But this memoir is more than just an ordinary travel story. It's a poignant exploration of the complexities of family relationships and the inevitability of mortality. As Mark's 89-year-old mother, Eunice Chesnut, transitions to a nursing home in New York City, their journey together becomes a bittersweet reminder of the fragility of life.

Prepare for Departure is not your typical end-of-life memoir. It is a captivating tapestry of memories, travel anecdotes, and profound reflections on love, loss, forgiveness, and acceptance. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as you join Mark Chesnut on this extraordinary and deeply personal journey that will leave you contemplating the meaning of life itself.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty of "Prepare for Departure: Notes on a single mother, a misfit son, inevitable mortality and the enduring allure of frequent flyer miles." Order your copy today and let Mark Chesnut's words transport you to a world where every page is filled with laughter, tears, and irrevocable moments of self-discovery. Click here to order now!

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