"Quirky story of laughter and sorrow to perfection"
Like master chefs, these sublime narrators deliver this delightfully quirky story of laughter and sorrow to perfection. Listeners meet appealing yet formidable Max--introduced by Michael Tomlin--who is in cancer's final stage and is traveling to Hawaii for his last days. His friend, Houston playboy Billy Bob, portrayed by Adam Gold, joins him there. Upon their arrival, the Devil, fiery and sarcastically rendered by Gold, demands that Max write a book, using himself to illustrate the mess the world's in. Their conversations on ethics and philosophy are hilarious and profound. Descriptions of the magnificent locale and Max's deterioration place listeners center stage. Most bittersweet is when Max first meets sweet and spirited Michelle, the daughter he never knew he had, who is portrayed by Abigail Reno. Audio is essential to fully appreciate this heartbreaking yet uplifting story. -SDB
Max Largent
A loner's loner, who, through a difficult childhood, never learned to trust love. Max is good at making acquaintances, but not close connections — he also uses humor as a safety net for avoidance.
Billy Bob Baker, the Mover and Shaker
Max's only real friend who, unlike Max, had a wonderful childhood and was taught by his Texan mama that "When you do something nice for someone, there is a deposit made under your name in Heaven."
Rhett
The wonder dog who brings Max unconditional love.
Michelle Miller
Michelle, the daughter he never knew existed. A 22-year-old beautiful and strong-willed girl, who wants to get to know Max before he dies — to try and understand her biological father, one that neither of them knew existed until now.