Book excerpt: Emotions run high all through when the estranged couple, disaster-magnate Gautam and Miss Oh-So-Right Gunjan are forced to take a family vacation to the US for the sake of their two kids, Akash and Shrutika. Needless to say, there are fireworks all along, what with barbed attacks from Gunjan, unwanted attention from the others in the tour group and pressure from the kids. The entire journey becomes one hell of a roller-coaster ride, with a captivating, mesmerising new world unfurling before them every day, while they deal with each other’s inconsistencies and a troubled past. The journey manifests into a bouquet of ridiculously funny, sparky situations making you laugh, cry and cringe in equal measure. Will the journey bring the two together? Will the cute-to-goodness Shrutika have both Mom and Dad live happily-ever after, just like in her fairy tales? The journey covers five states from coast to coast and numerous tourist destinations therein. At every juncture, there are crazy but hilarious occurrences which keep bringing the two unwilling protagonists together, much to their chagrin. All through the trip, Gunjan fiercely and rebelliously defends her to-be-separated status. She even makes a futile attempt to break off from the tour mid-way and return back to India with the kids. Gautam on the other hand is in a state of constant dilemma, oscillating between holding on and letting go. There is also the entry of the ex to spice up the journey and make it obnoxiously funny. The unique highlight of the book is its format. It is presented by both the protagonists alternatingly, giving a peek into both points of view while still carrying the story forward. It becomes a memoir with a fresh, feisty approach that resonates with the reader at various levels. It’s one book where relatable and ridiculous, both go hand-in-hand making it an engaging and enjoyable read! It also handles the fragility, complexities and deep-rooted nature of family relationships with delicacy and at the same time, with a dose of sharp wit and tongue-in-cheek humour. It’s a visual tour of America through the eyes of tourists, serving as a warm refresher for people who have seen the sights and a vivid description serving as a calling for those who haven’t. Travel tends to have its own potential for transformational experiences, which is exquisitely woven in the story. So welcome aboard the thrilling joy-ride and have a fantastically fun time ahead!