M.K. Hughes
God’s Disco Ball
Government Cheese
Mary, a cheerful and studious middle kid from the ‘70s, encounters a drastic change in her peaceful home life after her dad leaves. Government Cheese is the story of Mary’s chaotic journey where she learns how to navigate step-monsters, poverty, humiliation, criminal boyfriends, addictions and works hard to scratch and claw her way towards functioning adulthood. Will Mary keep running away from her past, or will she learn to high-five it and thank it for the wisdom?
What Readers Are Saying
“Mary was able to take me back to the ‘70s and ‘80s while pulling me Into her world. I could feel her emotions sad, love, scared, oblivious, healed, anxious, staccato, and LOVE of life. Her healing has provided me insight.”
— Dana C.
“This was such an inspirational book. Once I started reading, I could not put it down. The author's faith, determination and perseverance are so admirable. It was so brave to share this story with others. I would highly recommend this book.”
— Steve N.
“I loved the humor used even in the darkest times of her life and how love and faith has given her the ability to overcome addiction and become a strong, hardworking loving mom, wife, sister... Truly inspiring.”