For those who thought John Grogan learned everything he knew about living with a rebellious spirit from a labrador retriever comes the story of Grogan's own boyhood. With his characteristic warmth and humor, the author of Marley & Me describes growing up mischievous in a devout Detroit Catholic family in The Longest Trip Home. Equal parts anecdotes and insight, the book follows Grogan through a reckless youth until he finds love and, ultimately, direction in a strong-willed woman named Jenny.