Book Launch with Elizabeth Garber, “Sailing at the Edge of Disaster: A Memoir of a Young Woman’s Daring Year”

In Sailing at the Edge of Disaster, Elizabeth tells the story of how, in 1971, her domineering father sent his “problem children”—seventeen-year-old bookish Elizabeth and her fourteen-year-old brother Woodie—to a school on a sailing ship, in order to “shape up and learn to work.”
The heart of this coming-of-age story is how Elizabeth emerged from her emotionally battered teens and grew self-reliant and courageous. By the time Elizabeth returned home, she’d gained the courage needed to stand up to her father and claim her own life.

Books are available for pre-order now at Left Bank Books. Reservations, which are strongly recommended for this free event, can be made by calling (207.338.9009) or emailing Left Bank Books (info@leftbankbookshop).

After the talk there will be a book signing.