Drop Me Around the Corner

Drop Me Around the Corner

A candid and often shocking coming-of-age memoir of growing up with a self-absorbed father

In Drop Me Around the Corner, Tracy Bouvier shares a candid, deeply personal story about growing up in the shadow of a man who craved attention, lived in his own reality, and never seemed to notice the impact he had on the people closest to him.

At the center of it all was the van-impossible to ignore, often embarrassing, and somehow the perfect symbol of a childhood that felt unpredictable, uncomfortable, and, at times, painfully isolating.

With honesty, humor, and surprising tenderness, Bouvier captures what it's like to love a parent who can't fully love you back in the way you need. These are the moments many people recognize but rarely say out loud-the quiet disappointments, the public humiliations, and the private negotiations a child makes just to get through the day.

But this isn't just a story about dysfunction. It's about resilience, self-awareness, and finding your voice after growing up unheard.

For readers who connected with stories like The Glass Castle, this memoir offers a raw and relatable look at family, identity, and the complicated ties we carry into adulthood.

"You will not be disappointed by this gal's story." -Wes Clark, author