Steering Through It
Logline
A life-threatening event crushes the world around you, and around those you love. How do we all cope physically, emotionally, and spiritually? How do we move on? What are the most helpful ways to support others in crisis? In the end, what does it all mean? The author shares her most personal thoughts, fears and triumphs over the most challenging year of her life. The voices of friends and family members ring true and move the reader to a powerfully emotional and honest reflection of one’s own beliefs and life’s purpose. It is Lynn’s hope that by travelling with her through experiences and reflections, all participants will be empowered to advocate for themselves and others. regardless of life challenges.
Genre
Memoir, Biographical
Short Summary
Throughout the book, the author creates an experience suited to a boat analogy, with rising swells of optimism, then drops that crash us down. This memoir captures the strong emotions of not only the patient, but her daughter, father and siblings as they face a terrifying life-threatening illness.
Setting
Kingsville, Ontario, Canada
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
The author has not yet written this
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Lynn McLaughlin
Age: 50
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Blunt, Confident, Educated, Empathetic, Modest, Strong Moral Code, Visionary, Aggressive, Decisive, Faithful, Perseverance, Badass, Crazy, Leader, Outspoken, Complex, Heroic, Skillful
Additional Character Details
Name: Marina McLaughlin
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Naive, Beautiful, Empathetic, Faithful, Insecure
Additional Character Details
Name: Peter Prior
Age: 72
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Masculine, Perseverance, Skillful, Blunt, Educated, Faithful, Honorable, Leader, Decisive, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Heather Raymond
Age: 49
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Confident, Leader, Perseverance, Engaging, Faithful, Gracious, Heroic, Modest, Badass, Decisive, Educated, Selfless, Strong Moral Code