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Skip Van Gardner

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Skip Van Gardner is a businessman, storyteller, and first-time author whose life took an unexpected turn during one unforgettable year that transformed him spiritually, mentally, and physically. After stepping away from writing for many years to fully experience and learn from life, he returned to the page with renewed purpose. Pivoting From Blue is his debut novel.

After two decades living and working in Manhattan, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, Skip ultimately settled outside Orlando, Florida, where he embraced a quieter chapter centered on family, reflection, and exploration. Together, he and his wife raised two remarkable children.

Whether in the mountains of the Carolinas and Colorado or on the waters of the Bahamas and Caribbean, Skip ...more

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I found the structure of this book compelling, and I loved the inserts of actual interviews. There were many parallels between Beck and Peaches' relationship to which I could relate. And the writing was authentic. ...more
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This is not a biased review, but one from a student to a teacher. I took Michael’s first writing class that he taught in 1986 in Lakeville, CT. I’m sure he doesn’t remember me. There are over 7,500 reviews about this book, so mine means little in the ...more
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