Book description
The inspirational story of one woman learning to surf and creating a new life in gritty, eccentric Rockaway Beach
Unmoored by a failed marriage and disconnected from her high-octane life in the city, Diane Cardwell finds herself staring at a small group of surfers coasting through mellow waves toward shoreâandâŚ
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1 author picked Rockaway as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Iâve always wanted to learn how to surf, and I stumbled upon Diane Cardwellâs memoir Rockaway: Surfing Headlong into a New Life while we were locked down in the middle of the pandemic.
She writes of learning how to surf in midlife and how finding her balance in the ocean led to discovering balance in her life. I marvel at her ability to set her passions above her fear and discovering a home among like-minded people while building a life centered around joy.
She not only embraced but celebrated the unknown, and that led her to discover her true self.âŚ
From Jill's list on The best books for lovers of the shore and the sea.
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