Getting Huge

By: John Young

Narrated by: John Young

This often-comic novel is for all who have worked with the wrong people in the wrong place, and ached to escape to start something new and find a sense of belonging.

What begins as backyard diversion swells into a hilarious and absurd obsession: to grow the world’s largest pumpkin and, with the help of an entrepreneur friend, build a pumpkin empire to make everything from snacks to toilet paper. All to win him fame and fortune (and perhaps the affection of an alluring neighbor).

Reverend John Crackstone sees his pumpkins, especially the giant named Schwartz, as his shot at greatness. And it becomes his chance to flip the tables on his affluent and perpetually disappointed deacons.

While often comic, Getting Huge resonates with the Great Resignation and quiet quitting, as it shows how the pursuit of other people’s goals and ideas of success can cloud judgment. That is, until we are jolted into clarity and head for the hills.

Follow John Crackstone's humorous eight-month adventure from Easter morning to Christmas Eve in a stumbling pursuit of success and sense of belonging.

©2023 John Young (P)2023 John Young

Getting Huge

From its beautiful cover art to the last page I loved this story and these characters. It’s a funny and touching exploration of our humanness. The author reads it so well!

Better with each chapter

This is a thought-provoking read balanced with subtle mockumentary-worthy humor. You’ll laugh at the relatable characters and hopefully yourself. Also, loved hearing this novel with the intended inflection of the author. Highly recommended!