Book cover titled "Two Dollar Bills" featuring a man in a trench coat and hat, holding a submachine gun, and a boy in a hat and vest talking on a rotary phone, with vintage style photography.

About Two Dollar Bills

How do you make sense of the messy, funny, and unforgettable parts of family?

In Two Dollar Bills, Bill Coyman shares the true story of his complicated relationship with his father, a man who was as unforgettable as he was unreliable. From chaotic childhood memories to the shocking moment his dad became a New York tabloid headline, Bill reflects on decades of confusion, connection, and unexpected lessons.

This isn’t the story of a perfect family. It’s about the kind of bond that doesn’t follow a script—but still sticks with you. Told with humor, honesty, and heart, Two Dollar Bills is a memoir for anyone who's tried to make sense of where they come from, and who they are because of it.

If you've ever laughed through the hard stuff or held onto love despite the mess, this story’s for you.

A young man in a graduation cap and gown is smiling and raising his arms with a diploma in one hand, celebrating graduation at a ceremony.
A decorated wall for graduation celebration with banners and stickers. The prominent text reads 'JUST BEAUTIFUL LOVE' and 'BILL,' with smaller words like 'congratulations,' 'Happy Graduation Day!,' and 'Class of '89.' There are images of graduation c
Group of people posing outdoors on a sunny day, some sitting and some standing, with trees, buildings, and a fence in the background.
An elderly man is giving a kiss on the cheek to a young man, both wearing glasses, and the young man is smiling broadly.
Black and white photo of a large group of people, including children and adults, on a sandy beach with water in the background, smiling and posing for the camera.
A young boy with wet hair smiling outdoors, close-up shot in black and white.
Two men near a recreational vehicle and a small car parked on a residential street with trees in the background. One man is walking toward the camera, the other is leaning into the car.
A black and white photo of seven people standing outdoors in front of a building and a tree, with some cars visible in the background, posing for the camera.
Three males, two adults and a child, sitting together in a wooden room. The adult on the left has dark hair and a beard, wearing a graphic T-shirt. The adult on the right has a receding hairline and is wearing a dark shirt. The child in the middle is