Winter Break : A Luminous Journey into Wisdom and Love - Softcover

Fitzgerald, Astrid

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607020572 ISBN 13: 9781607020578

Publisher: A.R.K. Books, 2008

Synopsis

On the first day of a family ski vacation, Caroline is introduced to Lorenzo, a handsome philosophy student from Florence by her friend Sylvia. Dancing at a disco into the evening, they miss the last ski lift to their chalets, and, unwisely, ascend on foot, losing their way in a blinding blizzard and nearly die of exposure. Her frantic parents react by grounding Caroline, but sneaking out to look for her lost ski, she descends into a deep gully and enters a mysterious world that changes her life forever. The everyday world of stressed-out, argumentative parents, demanding friends, ski classes and holiday cheer gives way to a new reality where Caroline discovers who she really is and what life truly means the kind of things she d never heard of in school. Armed with new clarity and stillness in the midst of powerful feelings, she returns to school, where unexpected challenges test her new-found knowledge, understanding and intuitive powers. Full of mystery, adventure, crisis and romance, this novel for teen and adult readers offers the added dimension of providing a thoughtful, reflective, and non-dogmatic guide to a meaningful, self-reliant and conscious life. *** Winner of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award, and Finalist in Foreword Magazine 's Book of the Year competition and an Amazon Breakthrough Novel Quarterfinals Award ***

About this title

Review:

"This is a terrific tale of love and spirituality, with delightfully drawn characters and a lot of awesome action. Plan on taking your time reading Winter Break -- since there's so much to digest, you'll want to think deeply about every chapter before continuing on to the next. Definitely a book for those who want to know the meaning of life, and the glories of human relationships." - R. Garret

From the Back Cover:

"Winter Break, on one level, is a classic coming-of-age story. The heroine undergoes a series of trials which form her character. But Fitzgerald sets the bar higher, moving from the ethical to the metaphysical. Her novel investigates a much-neglected facet of adolescence - an appetite for the spiritual and an openness to it. Fast-paced, suspenseful and inspiring, Winter Break is the perfect mix of entertainment and instruction." - Ann Arensberg, author of Incubus and Sister Wolf

"This book is written in such a way that each scene becomes memorable - the stunning descriptions of the snowy slopes of Switzerland, a love story sensitively told, and clear spiritual insights. Winter Break is a pleasure to read and a reminder that there is a way of living and being open to young people that is not only different from what is often practiced but is also life-enhancing and ultimately joyful." - Katharine Le Mée, author of Chant: The Origins, Form, Practice, and Healing Power of Gregorian Chant and The Benedictine Gift to Music

"Winter Break is a captivating, mystical tale that will appeal to readers of all ages. Fitzgerald deftly makes even the most sophisticated spiritual mysteries accessible to seekers of every level. But if what you're seeking is simply a great story, you've found it! A delight! Enjoy. - Deborah Medenbach, writer/yoga teacher

About this edition

• Publisher: A.R.K. Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1607020572
• ISBN 13: 9781607020578
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400