Satire on the American Dream

This very funny and insightful story follows the life of Charlie Barnes who is a prototypical loser with 5 wives, 4 children and over 40 jobs - his nickname is 'Steady Boy'. He has tried to be an ethical financial advisor, and an inventor of a frisbee toupe. - nothing he tries works. and when he believes he is dying of cancer he attempts to mend his relationships, with all kind of unexpected results. A great read.