Overview
“In an age where the wild bloom of love + adventure seems lost in youth, here is an absolutely beautiful novel that promises us that brand new landscapes can burst open at absolutely any age. These quirky, heartfelt characters became my best friends, my confidantes; I fell in love, laughed out loud, got my heart broken and in the end found a favorite, feel-good classic that does what all great literature should: remind us of the goodness and spark and enduring love of the human spirit.” —Suzanne Kingsbury, author of The Summer Fletcher Greel Loved Me; founder of Gateless Writing
“A retired man and woman connect in Pugh’s adventure-filled tale of romance. . . . A charming, heartfelt story that proves you’re never too old to fall in love.”—Kirkus Reviews “Here it is, finally—Sueann Pugh has penned the most engaging and realistic novel about aging and romance—senior love!—that I’ve ever read. Her humor, wisdom, honesty, and wealth of detail bring this contemporary love story to brilliant life.” —Lee Smith, author of The Last Girls;O. Henry Award winner “A sweet late-life love story that also includes the raw and real challenges of a changing brain. It is about taking risks, exploring possibilities, and finding joy in the unexpected.”—Teepa Snow, Founder of Positive Approach to Care® After teaching fourth grade for forty-two years, Beth St. Claire retires. To celebrate, she paints her living room beige. Then she has a heart attack.Michael Bartoli has had a rough ten years caring for his wife Evelyn. After her death, Michael has a heart attack. Beth and Michael meet in Cardiac Rehab and discover when your heart attacks you, everything changes. After a cross-country roadtrip in a borrowed Airstream, the newlyweds land in the middle of the Arizona desert. Here, together with family and friends, they celebrate their senior love story (wine is involved) and tackle a staggering worry-they may not have the financial means to grow old.
“A retired man and woman connect in Pugh’s adventure-filled tale of romance. . . . A charming, heartfelt story that proves you’re never too old to fall in love.”—Kirkus Reviews “Here it is, finally—Sueann Pugh has penned the most engaging and realistic novel about aging and romance—senior love!—that I’ve ever read. Her humor, wisdom, honesty, and wealth of detail bring this contemporary love story to brilliant life.” —Lee Smith, author of The Last Girls;O. Henry Award winner “A sweet late-life love story that also includes the raw and real challenges of a changing brain. It is about taking risks, exploring possibilities, and finding joy in the unexpected.”—Teepa Snow, Founder of Positive Approach to Care® After teaching fourth grade for forty-two years, Beth St. Claire retires. To celebrate, she paints her living room beige. Then she has a heart attack.Michael Bartoli has had a rough ten years caring for his wife Evelyn. After her death, Michael has a heart attack. Beth and Michael meet in Cardiac Rehab and discover when your heart attacks you, everything changes. After a cross-country roadtrip in a borrowed Airstream, the newlyweds land in the middle of the Arizona desert. Here, together with family and friends, they celebrate their senior love story (wine is involved) and tackle a staggering worry-they may not have the financial means to grow old.
- | Author: Sueann Pugh
- | Publisher: Green Writers Press
- | Publication Date: Jun 25, 2024
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9798987070765
- | ISBN-10: 898707076Y
