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The Sea Change of Dr. Abernathy
The Sea Change of Dr. Abernathy is the story of recently retired Ivy League college professor and current author, Lowell Abernathy, who has mapped out his retirement in meticulous detail. Dr. Abernathy is dealt a major blow when he receives a life-altering medical diagnosis.
Dr. Abernathy is forced to drastically alter his plans and the course of his life. He reestablishes personal and professional priorities and works to strengthen the bonds with his brother Prescott, his two children, Felicity and Hank, and others.
Dr. Abernathy must confront long-buried secrets regarding his deceased ex-wife, Lucille, and Daphne Tisdale, his editor and former love interest. Dr. Abernathy is supported by a network of family, friends, and beloved pets.
The Sea Change of Dr. Abernathy details how one man faces the threat of death by embracing life with humor, courage, and a fighting spirit. It is an uplifting tale that will take you on a ride you will never forget.
Dr. Abernathy is forced to drastically alter his plans and the course of his life. He reestablishes personal and professional priorities and works to strengthen the bonds with his brother Prescott, his two children, Felicity and Hank, and others.
Dr. Abernathy must confront long-buried secrets regarding his deceased ex-wife, Lucille, and Daphne Tisdale, his editor and former love interest. Dr. Abernathy is supported by a network of family, friends, and beloved pets.
The Sea Change of Dr. Abernathy details how one man faces the threat of death by embracing life with humor, courage, and a fighting spirit. It is an uplifting tale that will take you on a ride you will never forget.
458 pages, Paperback
Published September 4, 2025
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May 29, 2026Author Timothy Kabel has crafted a story that is therapeutic his character Dr.Abernathy has stage four stomach cancer far from what he had anticipated as it related to his retirement plans.
Now faced with his demise he has goals to finish his writing goals one would think this all is final not with Lowell Abernathy who uses humor as medicine.
Estranged from his family and his brother Dr. Abernathy must use the time he has left in the land of the living to reconcile although bitter and unwilling to fix even to the point of allowing his wife to be the hero in the family and taking the high road as to what really happened within the marriage, as a series of heart-wrenching truth takes a moment to reveal its truth. this story will evoke so many emotions it is a meaty story filled with adventure forgiveness and restoration a five star read. Ellen Sudderth of ESP Presents
Now faced with his demise he has goals to finish his writing goals one would think this all is final not with Lowell Abernathy who uses humor as medicine.
Estranged from his family and his brother Dr. Abernathy must use the time he has left in the land of the living to reconcile although bitter and unwilling to fix even to the point of allowing his wife to be the hero in the family and taking the high road as to what really happened within the marriage, as a series of heart-wrenching truth takes a moment to reveal its truth. this story will evoke so many emotions it is a meaty story filled with adventure forgiveness and restoration a five star read. Ellen Sudderth of ESP Presents
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