A vivid description of the pitfalls associated with a cross country relocation in the early 1980's from New Jersey to California.Author Bill Barna takes you on a detailed journey of his mid life crisis decision to move his entire family 3,000 miles from their East Coast location to the land of "fruits and nuts". After approximately 18 months in Cailfornia, he reverses his decision and returns with his family to the Lehigh Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania.An enjoyable read and a guide to those contemplating a long distance move prior to a thorough investigation of the numerous aspects which impact a major decision.