Tales of the Wide-A-Wake Caf

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the turbulent years of World War II, this historical novel follows a dedicated group of women working at the Wide-A-Wake Café. Situated at a bustling highway intersection in Edmond, Oklahoma, this twenty-four-hour diner serves as the home front anchor for Janice, Clara, Cynthia, and Tina. As they manage the daily demands of the local eatery, these everyday women must navigate the profound disruptions of wartime, balancing their personal trials, heartbreaks, and triumphs with their shared commitment to keeping their community intact. Their collective efforts on the home front capture a pivotal era of social transition in American history.