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Moving On

A Novel (Houston Book 1)

14 minLarry McMurtry

What's it about

Are you feeling adrift, searching for your purpose in a world that seems to have left you behind? Discover how one woman's restless journey through the heart of the 1960s American West can illuminate your own path to self-discovery and a more meaningful life. Follow Patsy Carpenter as she moves from marriage to academia to the gritty world of rodeo, constantly seeking but never quite finding fulfillment. Through her travels and complex relationships, you'll uncover timeless truths about love, ambition, and the difficult, often messy, process of forging your own identity when you feel hopelessly lost.

Meet the author

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry was a legendary American novelist and screenwriter celebrated for his unsparing, poignant chronicles of the American West and contemporary Texas. A native Texan himself, McMurtry drew from his own experiences in a ranching family to capture the passing of the old frontier and the complexities of modern life. His keen eye for character and place masterfully illuminates the restless lives and evolving relationships of his protagonists in the heart of urban Texas.

Moving On book cover

What's it about

Are you feeling adrift, searching for your purpose in a world that seems to have left you behind? Discover how one woman's restless journey through the heart of the 1960s American West can illuminate your own path to self-discovery and a more meaningful life. Follow Patsy Carpenter as she moves from marriage to academia to the gritty world of rodeo, constantly seeking but never quite finding fulfillment. Through her travels and complex relationships, you'll uncover timeless truths about love, ambition, and the difficult, often messy, process of forging your own identity when you feel hopelessly lost.

Meet the author

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry was a legendary American novelist and screenwriter celebrated for his unsparing, poignant chronicles of the American West and contemporary Texas. A native Texan himself, McMurtry drew from his own experiences in a ranching family to capture the passing of the old frontier and the complexities of modern life. His keen eye for character and place masterfully illuminates the restless lives and evolving relationships of his protagonists in the heart of urban Texas.