Strawberry Summer: Reflections, Friends, and Renewed Hope

by Harold William Thorpe

Seventy-five year old Catherine, living alone, must decide; does she coast to the grave living on memories, or does she open the door to excitement and challenges? Catherine O’Shaughnessy spends her days tending her English cottage garden and basking in her memories. Her life is disrupted when a nefarious force tries to scare her into leaving her home and an intercepted letter from long ago threatens her peace of mind. Some beloved friends from the past re-enter Catherine’s life, and she is suddenly confronted with several choices for her future. Could she start a new life—even a new business—when most people have settled into retirement?

220 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 29, 2019

Reviews

[Pam A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short novella told from the perspective of a 75 y/o woman, coming to terms with her life in the past as well as possibilities for the present and future, adjusting to "old age", adult sons concerns, new relationships. Characters well developed, felt like I knew hem all.

[Pam Cunningham-romani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished the book last night. I really enjoyed it! It’s a nice clean read. No sex and no cussing. I will be reading more from this author.

[LindY G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book, highly recommend reading it.

[Claire Sawyer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not finish reading the book. It was boring and I could not keep up with what was going on.

[Pam Tibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

inspiring book

A beautiful story of aging and life continues with happiness.Love the story that Catherine found her purpose that awaited her.

[Kathy Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5