Description
Description
Candy Schein had always been the kid in the middle row, halfway back. No trouble, no questions, no drama. She'd discovered early that being a fat girl was endlessly funny to the world, so she stopped talking to it. Turning away and keeping her head down suited her just fine-it was comfortable there, no tight seams or binding waistbands.
Then she saw the mystic blue doublewide. Not only was its color gorgeous, but it was oversized and discounted. A perfect fit.
But, for the house to be hers, Candy must learn to face the world. A mortgage, insurance, permits, contractors, debt-all of this requires engagement, conversation, small talk. Even harder, she must sometimes look people in the eye and ask for help.
The Doublewide is a love story about a home, about making a life, and, to Candy's surprise, about a man.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"This beautifully crafted story is a quiet triumph of the soul." -Bonnie Jo Campbell
"Goethals' evocative prose, subtly effective narrative technique, and endearing story transport the reader. I was profoundly moved by Candy's evolution." -Nicole Galland, New York Times bestselling author of Boy
"Full of hope and trials alike, this story probes the hardships of the low-income working class, swiftly connecting readers to a life that will feel similar to their own in its burning desire for meaning-and a touch of comfort." -The BookLife Prize, 2025
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