As Happy As Ling

By Carlos Aleman

As Happy As LIng, a strange, funny and mind-bending story about sadness, love, hope and happiness.

ILB Award Category Finalist

"Aleman has written an exceptional story..."
-The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"I have to read this novel again! It's surreal and passionate and disturbing and irresistible."
-Maria Ferrer (@latinabookclub)

After having their world turned upside down, Alex and Cara pack their belongings, stuff them in the back seat of an old Hyundai and set off for Miami to spend time with their uncle, Diego. Diego is a wealthy man who has walked away from his former life in search of a simple and more soulful one. He inspires fifteen-year-old, Alex, the YouTube vlogger, to address his struggles and leads him on a journey of self-discovery. As Nineteen-year-old Cara stalks the young man of her dreams, Diego awakens her untapped creative potential and finds promise in her sketchbooks. Meanwhile, Diego's co-worker, Ling, is battling a mood disorder. Diego becomes the perfect friend on her path toward survival and emotional freedom. A haunting and beautiful novel that celebrates hope, inspiration and love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1704548675
• ISBN13: 9781704548678
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"