Pairings: Like-minded people from the Adirondacks to the Atlantic

by Kathleen Larkin

Although the Jersey Shore is a far cry from the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, the similarities of inhabitants occupying both spheres can be remarkable. Each locale yields an abundance of unforgettable characters who are defined by their strengths and contributions to their personal work and society. Take a look behind the curtain at the highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies, of the men and women who occupy the pages of this book.

Pairings is the story of twenty individuals paired together because of their exceptional alikeness. The Craftsmen: meet two stained glass specialists who, through their expertise, have added beauty to the world. The Entrepreneurs: two business people who started out on shaky ground and rose to heights we should all aspire to. The Boatmen: two designers of watercraft who transformed the sea with vessels for both work and play. The Warriors: two women who have excelled in athletic arenas on land and sea. The Preservationists: two men who have protected our art and architectural history. The Veterans: five Americans who sacrificed their young selves so that freedom could endure. The Mom and Pops: two families whose generational sacrifices have contributed to our everyday lives. The Zoophilists: two men who have devoted their time and love to creatures worldwide. Part memoir and part reportage, delve into the beginnings and growth of these accomplished achievers.

248 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2022

About the author

Kathleen Larkin is a retired educator and an award-winning photographer. Her work has appeared in Adirondack Life magazine and in galleries in the United States and Europe. She divides her time between her home on the coast of New Jersey and her business in Indian Lake, New York.