Amidst the peace, love and social upheaval of the early 1970’s, Wendy Murray is ready to take the plunge into a new life. She separates from her husband, takes a chance on her dreams by opening an indoor plant nursery, and abandons her conservative lifestyle, diving head first into the era’s decadent nightclub scene.
With her best friend Cindy along for the adventure, Wendy falls in love, reinvents herself and must navigate relationships with numerous men, all while her estranged husband makes frequent reappearances. When her self-confidence grows and her ambitions in business overshoot her realities, Wendy’s world becomes too much to handle, and she plummets into escapism and drug use.
Through triumphs and challenges, Wendy slowly comes to realize the potential that was always within her. A tale of engaging transformation, healing after failure, and the power of a loving best friend. A Woman in Search of…is a story for anyone who loves the 70’s, women who prevail over adversity, and celebrating the bond between besties.
Lynne Brightman Horn is a highly experienced educator, who graduated from Cal-State Long Beach and obtained a Secondary Teaching Credential. With a remarkable 38-year career teaching, her dedication to education has inspired countless students throughout their journey. Beyond teaching, Lynne has also delved into the world of creative writing, with her talent being recognized through a one-act play adaptation of her short story. A Woman in Search Of…is her second published novel. In her leisure time, Lynne can often be found engrossed in a good book or penning her own thoughts and ideas. She also enjoys working her garden and spending quality time with beloved children and grandchildren.
Poor Wendy, her life is a mess in so many ways! Her marriage is ending, she is bored with her career and just struggling and looking for happiness in her life.
Book Excerpt
A Woman in Search Of...
Wendy calmed herself and let go of her fists, pushing her chin length, auburn hair behind her ears. She struggled to get the words out. “I recently separated from my husband, Scott, and it was hurtful and difficult. I’m not sure how to move forward. The one thing I know I want to do is find a new job. For six years, I’ve been manager of the Women’s Clothing Department at Hammond’s Department Store, but I’m bored with it.”
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