Overview
"""A truly brave, enriching memoir that will take you on a global adventure."" -Liam Neeson In her honest and heart-warming memoir, writer and adventurer Niamh McAnally shares the story of her liberating journey from being unemployed, homeless, and divorced in her fifties, to embarking on a global quest to find purpose through volunteering and ultimately finding a profound love that changed her life. From volunteering for marine conservation projects on remote islands in Belize, Vanuatu, and Tonga, to exploring exotic destinations like Bora Bora, Palau, Fiji, and St Barths, Niamh takes readers on a captivating journey where each destination unveils a layer of her self-discovery. An encouraging read for the dreamer in each of us, you'll learn about unique cultures, dolphin research, turtle conservation, and coral reef protection. And be prepared for the most unexpected love story when she is selected as crew for a solo sailor in the Bahamas-a project that was only supposed to last a month but will now last a lifetime. While telling the story of one woman's quest for meaning, Following Sunshine also serves as a roadmap for the rest of us, inspiring us to awaken to the potential that lies within and choose a path truest to our being. Perfect for fans of adventure travel, romance, and anyone seeking meaning and fulfillment through giving back."
Full Product Details
Author: Niamh Mcanally
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Imprint: Black Rose Writing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.431kg
ISBN: 9781685134778
ISBN 10: 1685134777
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 12 September 2024
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""A truly brave, enriching memoir that will take you on a global adventure."" -Liam Neeson ""Gripping and heartfelt, Niamh's beautifully written memoir unfolds with warmth, courage, and a touch of cinematic magic. A truly brave, enriching read that will take you on a global adventure in pursuit of purpose, and leave you uplifted by the impact one person can have. A MUST-READ for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper connection to the world."" -Liam Neeson ""A story of an ordinary woman doing an extraordinary thing. As Goethe said, 'Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it; boldness has genius, power and magic in it.'"" -Academy Award Winning Actor, Jeremy Irons"
"""Gripping and heartfelt, Niamh's beautifully written memoir unfolds with warmth, courage, and a touch of cinematic magic. A truly brave, enriching read that will take you on a global adventure in pursuit of purpose, and leave you uplifted by the impact one person can have. A MUST-READ for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper connection to the world."" -Liam Neeson ""A story of an ordinary woman doing an extraordinary thing. As Goethe said, 'Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it; boldness has genius, power and magic in it.'"" -Academy Award Winning Actor, Jeremy Irons"
Author Information
Niamh McAnally, known as The Writer on The Water, (www.thewriteronthewater.com) is an Irish-born author and former TV director. An avid explorer with a penchant for volunteerism, many of her stories are inspired by her world travels on land and at sea. Her award nominated book, Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than the Atlantic, tells the true tale of why two middle-aged men rowed a 20 foot wooden boat 3,000 nautical miles across the ocean and how the experience affected their families and changed them as human beings. Her short story, Haul Out, is featured in A Page from My Life, and she's the sole fiction writer for Caribbean Compass magazine. A lover of dolphins, whales, and all things maritime, Niamh is now based in Southwest Florida.
