The kind of stories you’d eavesdrop on in a bar—just to retell later for laughs.

From driving a car down the hallways of a high school (on purpose) to leaping over a corpse mid-run, these true tales serve up the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent if you tried. Ever sneak into a drive-in with a trunk full of friends? Work at a local radio station where everything falls apart? Convince an entire college that Neil Diamond’s wife is roaming campus incognito? Yeah, it’s that kind of story.You’ll meet a few unforgettable dogs, endure a meltdown at Spaghetti Works, and sidestep a falling tree by the skin of your teeth. Whether it’s demolition derbies, raising kids, wrangling a forest fire, or making gloriously bad choices on the back-roads of western Nebraska, this collection will throw you headfirst into the wild, messy comedy of growing up.If you’re after the kind of stories that turn into legendary bar chatter, this book is calling your name. Grab a drink, settle in, and get ready for a rollercoaster of mischief and mayhem.