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Giles, a disgraced corporate executive, is sentenced to community service in rural Oregon, and ordered to earn his keep by working as a dishwasher at the local diner called Sunnyside Up. Renamed Tony, he grapples with the weight of his past and the complexities of redemption while navigating this new world. From the curmudgeonly cook, Walt, to the outspoken Leesa, Giles finds unexpected connections and challenges as he attempts to rebuild his life, all while grappling with his strained relationship with his wife and the isolation he feels in his unfamiliar surroundings. Comparable works include A Man Called Ove