Focusing on self-discovery, the author shares reflections inspired by beach experiences, particularly from a woman's perspective. Through mini-essays, she explores themes of patience, resilience, and the cycle of love and loss. Each beach walk reveals life lessons found in everyday moments, such as a split shell or an upside-down horseshoe crab, emphasizing the beauty of nature and its capacity to teach us about healing and hope. The book serves as a gentle reminder that inspiration can be found in the simplest of beach encounters.
Sandy Gingras's Paradise Girls features a broken engagement. A ruined vacation in paradise. One adorable little girl. The perfect recipe for the chance of a lifetime... Mary Valley is in a funk. She’s a writer for home magazines, but she’s lost touch with what home means. Her life seems meaningless. The last house she wrote about was a gazillion-dollar mansion with a moat! Plus, she’s estranged from her daughter, CC and granddaughter, Larkin and mired in a dead-end relationship with her boss. Daniel is a man adrift since his son Timmy was killed in Afghanistan. He’s living on a houseboat in Florida with Timmy’s three-legged dog, Tripod and taking tourists out on fishing charters. But his life is on the edge. He’s painting his houseboat black, and he can’t stop thinking about “getting lost at sea.” When Mary’s boss tells her he’s spending Christmas with his ex, she books a trip with her family to The Low Key Inn, a hotel on the edge of the Everglades. But things go wrong from the get-go. CC bails out of the vacation, and Mary is stuck with an unhappy Larkin. The hotel is dated and down-on-its-luck, and perhaps its owner is a witch. Then Mary meets Daniel, casts a hook into his head and wrecks his boat. This is the story of how wounded people can help each other heal, how lost people can help each other find their way home. How life can become a love story...
The book offers profound insights into love and happiness through a minimalist approach, featuring carefully selected words paired with warm, humorous watercolors. It explores the essence of what truly matters in life, inviting readers to reflect on these universal themes with charm and wit.
Coping with illness can be daunting, but this book offers a beacon of hope and encouragement. Through thoughtful counsel and artistic insights, Sandy Gingras provides support for individuals facing chronic or life-threatening conditions, as well as their friends and family. It serves as a comforting gift, helping readers navigate the emotional challenges that accompany serious health issues while fostering a sense of hope and resilience.
