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Lessons from a Barracuda
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781977273413
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Published: Sep 6 2024
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cast adrift by betrayal, Elizabeth Jelke embarks on a journey of survival and self-discovery in a male-dominated world that seeks to silence her.
Pushed overboard into the churning chaos of a stormy sea by her unfaithful husband, Elizabeth is forced to fight for her life, emerging not just as a survivor, but as a woman reborn.
Rescued from the ocean's grasp and determined to reclaim her narrative, Elizabeth rises from the depths of despair to carve out a successful career in public relations, only to face the harsh realities of discrimination and sexual harassment in a professional world controlled by powerful men. Each challenge tests Elizabeth's resilience, but with the wisdom of nature guiding her, she learns to harness her strength to rise above the injustices that threaten her career and spirit.
As she navigates the complexities of love and ambition, Elizabeth's encounters with manipulative partners and predatory coworkers force her to confront her own identity. And, when her past resurfaces to threaten her, Elizabeth must decide how far she's willing to go to protect herself and her newfound independence.
Will Elizabeth find the courage to break free from the currents of her past, or will she be swept away by the tides of betrayal once more?
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