Kathy McCoy Boeken

Kathy McCoy had three major fears: first, that she would grow up to become a suburban housewife with no power of her own; second, nuclear annihilation; third, that her father would kill her. One wasn't out of the question; her alcoholic, mentally ill father threatened his children's lives on a daily basis. Her dad called his explosive mood swings 'crocodiles, ' he feared they would devour him as they had his mother. He wasn't the only one. A memoir of horror and humor, The Crocodiles Will Arrive Later tells the story of growing up in mid-century suburban Los Angeles. It is a story of hope and learning how to let go of a painful past to create a very different future.

Monroeville, the county seat of Monroe County, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1832, following the surrender of the Creek Nation. It became a significant political hub, attracting notable figures like George Wallace. Renowned as the childhood home of Harper Lee and Truman Capote, the town inspired Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" and many of Capote's works. Monroeville continues to draw visitors intrigued by its literary legacy and local anecdotes, including Gregory Peck's visit to meet the town's inspirations for beloved characters.