Dan Mathews knew that his witty, bawdy, unhinged mother, Perry, was unable to maintain her fierce independence at seventy-eight -- so he flew her across the country to Virginia to live with him in an 1870 townhouse badly in need of repairs. But to Dan, a screwdriver is a cocktail not a tool, and he was soon overwhelmed with two fixer-uppers: the house and his mother.
A humorous memoir detailing the author's journey as an animal rights activist. He recounts bold actions like protesting naked at a fur convention in Tokyo, stopping GM's animal crash tests while dressed as a rabbit, and disrupting a Milan fashion show in priest attire.
The memoir offers an inspiring and irreverent look at the life of a prominent advocate for animal rights, detailing his unconventional journey and career with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Through personal anecdotes, he reflects on his transformative experiences and the impact he has made in the world, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs of his mission.