Synopses & Reviews
How do you cope when your husband of more than 30 years announces he's leaving -- and you didn't see it coming?
Ellen is blindsided by her husband's request for a divorce and the news that everything she thought they jointly owned is in his name.
Depressed and defeated, her life spirals out of control, until she impulsively decides to buy a bike and attempt the journey of a lifetime. Nervous and tenuous at first, she eventually gains strength and confidence and sets her sights on riding to California.
Just as she determines this is something she is really going to do, tragedy strikes. The family draws together and Ellen's husband decides he wants her back. Everyone is in favour of the plan, except Ellen, who feels that her hard-won independence is being stripped away.
Now Ellen is truly at a crossroads. For the first time in her life, she must do what is best for her, ignoring the pressures placed upon her by other people.
Synopsis
How do you cope when your husband of more than 30 years announces he's leaving and you didn't see it coming? Ellen thought these would be her marriage's golden years, but instead she learns that everything she thought they held jointly are in his name. She plummets into depression, but a spur-of-the-moment decision changes her life.
Synopsis
Ellen thought these would be the golden years of marriage, when the kids were grown and she and her husband once again had time for each other. Instead, she is blindsided by her husbands request for a divorce and by learning that everything she thought they held jointly the house, the car, and the bank account are all in his name.
Depressed and defeated, Ellens life spirals out of control until one day when she impulsively buys a bike. Nervous and tenuous at first, she eventually gains strength and confidence and sets her sights on riding to California. But when life gets in the way, it seems as if her dream will never be realized.
An inspiring story of one woman's journey from despair to a new life.
About the Author
Florida Town was born in Burnaby, B.C. and raised in Vancouver. She is a graduate of Simon Fraser University. She has published several books including With A Silent Companion (Red Deer Press) and has an extensive writing background in newspapers and radio broadcasting. Florida has a lifelong interest in outdoor sports and is a gold medalist in solo outrigger paddling at the World Master Games.