Facing the Current - Softcover

Gorter, Gerrit

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595374921 ISBN 13: 9780595374922

Publisher: iUniverse, 2005

Synopsis

Terry James' odyssey begins when he falls for a young colleague. After his wife, and then his boss, finds him in less than desirable circumstances, Terry opts for a change of scenery.At his mother's urging Terry drives to a quiet fishing resort on the White River in rural Arkansas. What starts out as a weekend of fishing and relaxation, becomes a soul-searching journey as Terry comes to terms with his life through a series of quick-paced and darkly humorous adventures.Unable to predict the twists and turns of life's swift moving current, Terry struggles to keep his balance as he continues to tumble out of control. Through self-healing and learning the secrets of the river, Terry discovers hidden truths that change him forever.Terry's story is told with a deep understanding of the human condition, charged with a tumultuous undercurrent of love, humor, friendship and adventure.

About this title

About the Author

Gerrit Gorter lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife and two daughters. He has worked over 20 years as a business writer and editor. His love of family, fiction writing and fishing combined with his wit and grace has produced Facing the Current, his first full-length novel.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595374921
• ISBN 13: 9780595374922
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184