Meredith L Egan

Just Living

a novel

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"A powerful first novel, that gives us a vivid and fascinating story of an unfamiliar world, right within our own boundaries - hidden from sight. It rings true to life…" Wilma Derksen, author, coach, victims' advocate For Beth Hill - a reluctant theology student - to be caught in shallow ¿akedom is her greatest fear. She's determined to escape the shadow of her accomplished brother, and is convinced that following in the footsteps of her parish-priest father would be God-awful. Beth's quest for meaning propels her to Just Living, a halfway house in British Columbia - a world filled with murderers, child molesters, and an entourage of people who want to fix them. There, she learns about compassion and relationships, and that the e¿ects of violence and murder ripple through communities without ceasing. Because safety, like love, is never assured. Those who've known violence may find parts of this story difficult to read, but it is a compelling glimpse of Canadian life usually hidden behind prison walls Just Living is a home, a community and a way of life At Just Living we ask: Is it safe? Is it just? Is it compassionate? Is it honest? Is it responsible? We support people to make meaningful change, be accountable as their best selves, and live together with dignity in the aftermath of crime and tragedy We are Just Living "This fine novel is a rich exploration of the human experience that touches the soul deeply on many levels." Jane Miller-Ashton, Criminology Instructor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Senior Manager, Correctional Service of Canada (retired)

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wild Goat Executive Coaching
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. September 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 748g
• ISBN-13: 9780973155778
• ISBN-10: 0973155779
• Artikelnr.: 46650552

Autorenporträt

Meredith Egan is an author and executive coach who has worked with crime victims and prisoners for more than twenty-five years. She has been trained in mediation and peacemaking circles, and has been honoured to learn from many Aboriginal people. Meredith has taught and spoken in schools, universities, prisons and communities throughout Canada and internationally, and served on the Executive of The Church Council for Justice and Corrections. Meredith is the principal at Wild Goat Executive Coaching (wildgoatcoaching.ca) and lives at the Groundswell Ecovillage in Yarrow, BC. with her dog Mollie, and rambunctious feline sisters Firefly and Filigree. For fun she dabbles in cooking soup for her neighbours, and sampling expensive scotch. Meredith's four adult children visit often - maybe not only because of the hot tub, board games and amazing view. Meredith enjoys engaging with book clubs, community groups, students and faith communities. Contact her at via her website at www.wildgoatcoaching.ca. To sign up for announcements about Just Living, and other work by Meredith Egan, sign up at www.justlivingnovel.ca.