The Last Studebaker

Robin Hemley sets his story in South Bend, Indiana, where the closing of the Studebaker plant years ago has had disastrous consequences for Lois Kulwicki. The Last Studebaker is human comedy at its best, a warm and funny look at a family in transition—an ever-expanding family whose lives have been profoundly shaped by the automobile.

"[Robin Hemley] has infused just the right amount of humor and pathos into his exploration of how people discover and maintain connections in these bewildering times."—The New York Times Book Review

"The Last Studebaker is never gimmicky, and offers hope beyond economic and personal despair. It's not only the Studebaker, but life itself, that evokes rueful glances and missed opportunities, along with tenderness and unpredictable charm."—The Washington Post Book World