Howard, Judy

A touching, poignant, and empowering journey of discovery-and self-discovery, Howard's debut is full of surprises and universal truths. From a sobering accounting of death to the fear and unsettling circumstance of leaving everything familiar behind to the challenge of crossing Lake Pontchartrain, dealing with the spirit of Jack, and seeing the Atlantic Ocean for the first time, this middle-aged bildungsroman clarifies for Howard her life's path. In the end she comes to terms with her deep love for Jack despite the abuse that was a part of their relationship, emerging stronger and well-defined...