Untethered: Faith, Failure, and Finding Solid Ground by Laura Whitfield (English

Description: Untethered by Laura Whitfield A coming-of-age memoir that takes readers from North Carolinas Outer Banks to disco-era New York City and home again, Untethered follows Laura Whitfield as she fumbles her way through young adulthood, learning along the way that you sometimes have to fall hard a few times before you land where youre meant to be. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Laura Whitfield was fourteen, her extraordinary brother, Lawrence, was killed in a mountain climbing accident. That night she had an epiphany: Life is short. Dream big, even if it means taking risks. So, after graduating from high school, she set out on her own, prepared to do just that.Laura spent her first summer after high school on North Carolinas Outer Banks, a magical few months filled with friendships, boys, and beer. There she met a handsome DJ who everyone called "Steve the Dream," and risked her heart. When September came, Steve moved to New York City to become a model -prompting Laura to start thinking about modeling, too. After just one semester of college, still seeking to fill the void left by her brothers death, she dropped out and moved to New York to become a cover girl. But while juggling the demands of life in the big city-waiting tables, failed relationships, and the cutthroat world of modeling-she lost her way. A stirring memoir about a young womans quest to find hope and stability after devastating loss, Untethered is Lauras story of overcoming shame, embracing faith, and learning that taking risks-and failing-can lead to a bigger life than youve ever dared to imagine. Author Biography Laura grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, the daughter of a journalist and a teacher. She has been an advertising copywriter, newspaper columnist, staff writer for an international relief agency, travel writer, blogger, teacher, communications director for several nonprofits, and personal assistant to a New York Times best-selling author. Laura is passionate about her faith, books, travel, nature (especially the beach), social justice, and her family. She lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with her husband, Stephen. Review 2022 Readers Favorite Book Awards Finalist in Non-Fiction (Grief/Hardship)2022 New York Book Festival Honorable Mention in Biography/Autobiography/Memoir2022 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New NonfictionOfficial 2022 December Book-of-the-Month Pick of the International Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Club". . . Whitfields narration is often engaging in its spirited expression of a resolute search for meaning. A candid and inspirational coming-of-age story."—Kirkus Reviews"The writing is engaging and welcomes the reader into the authors story and thoughts . . . telling a story that is unique to her yet in which readers will recognize the ebbs and flows of tragedy, challenges, and joy we all experience in life."—The BookLife Prize"Untethered by Laura Whitfield was absolutely engrossing. Expertly written, Untethered is a memoir written like a high-paced action thriller. The reader feels Lauras struggles—her hurts, her heart, and her humanity. . . . An unbelievable memoir that will stay with you long after the final page. Highly recommended."—Readers Favorite, 5-star review"When life falls apart, its easy to assume youre alone in your suffering. Or worse, that youre stuck there. Untethered is a haunting exploration of lifes disorienting darkness, punctuated by lightning strikes of hope. Laura forces readers to confront the vulnerability of being human while offering a rousing call to more abundant life. If youve ever felt blindsided by disappointment and disillusionment, Lauras journey of faith amid failure is not to be missed. Highly recommend!"—Jonathan Merritt, contributing writer for The Atlantic and author of Learning to Speak God from Scratch"Untethered is a breathtaking glimpse into the unraveling of a life after death. With winsome prose, Whitfields poignant coming-of-age narrative takes the reader on a journey of what happens when we come undone. This is a timely memoir of loss, sex, beauty, family, and the courage it takes to regain our footing amid chaos."—J. Dana Trent, author of Dessert First: Preparing for Death While Savoring Life "Untethered is an exciting journey of a dynamic woman—and while it represents her life, there are so many moments of oh, I know that feeling that she could be writing about me and my life, only with different names! So many of us have gone through the journey of finding ourselves while thinking it takes a man to get there; Whitfields story shows us that we need ourselves to find ourselves—and along the way, we might also find love. A great read for women of all ages."—Jen Oleniczak Brown, founder of The Engaging Educator and author of Think On Your Feet"Whitfields memoir is an engrossing coming-of-age tale. Marked by deep grief and aspiration, broken relationships and restoration, her story moves from a quiet beginning in North Carolina, to New York City and back again, all in pursuit of a defined sense of self. In her generous telling, Whitfield reminds us that humility, grace, and deep gratitude can yield the richest rewards, and that this lifes greatest fulfillment comes in relationship with others."—Rebecca Brewster Stevenson, author of Healing Maddie Brees and Wait"With radiant honesty, Whitfield tells the story of losing her beloved brother, which set her on a quest to find emotional and spiritual sanctuary. We follow her wild years in the Outer Banks, New York City, and Chapel Hill, where she seeks solace in men, jobs, and her writing. What she must learn is how to find a way for my faith and my life to line up. Whitfields frank, vibrant memoir reads with the page-turning urgency of a novel you cant put down. Fans of Mary Karrs Lit and Anne Lamotts Traveling Mercies will want to read this book."—Marianne Gingher, Professor of English and Creative Writing, UNC, and author of A Girls Life and Adventures in Pen Land"Untethered is a page-turning read for anyone who has dared to follow a dream, suffered tragic loss, and longed for redemption."—Michael Morris, author of A Place Called Wiregrass, Slow Way Home and Man in the Blue Moon"Its not easy to reach into our darkest truths. In Untethered, Whitfield takes the deep dive into faith, family, love, loss, and the longing to find oneself."—Cheryl Sharp, CEO of Sharp Change Consulting and former head of National Council for Behavioral Healths Trauma-Informed Care initiative"Untethered is about learning to forgive yourself and deal with the unresolved grief from compounded traumas that so many of us as women carry, believing that burden to be our cross to bear in silence and shame. A deep and satisfying read."—Echo Montgomery Garrett, author of My Orange Duffel Bag: A Journey to Radical Change and cofounder of the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Promotional AUTHOR HIRED BookSparks (Crystal Patriarche)210 hours•National print, broadcast, and online media campaign•Local print, broadcast, and online media campaign•Widespread Galley distribution to National, local, and niche markets•Targeted trade media campaign for reviews and spotlights•Digital marketing campaign including blog tour•Branded graphics package including print collateral, social media graphics, email and newsletter banners•Early reviewer promotions on Goodreads option•Strategy to position author as an expert•Book or event tour Long Description --For readers who liked . . . : Lit by Mary Karr and Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott This memoir addresses post-pandemic themes such as grief and resilience, as well as contemporary (and timeless) topics like marriage, infidelity, divorce, abortion, caring for aging parents, faith, and redemption. This memoirs primary target audience--women 25 and up who are exploring lifes possibilities or looking for validation for choices theyve already made--comprises an enormous portion of the book-buying market. Review Text "When life falls apart, its easy to assume youre alone in your suffering. Or worse, that youre stuck there. Untethered is a haunting exploration of lifes disorienting darkness, punctuated by lightning strikes of hope. Laura forces readers to confront the vulnerability of being human while offering a rousing call to more abundant life. If youve ever felt blindsided by disappointment and disillusionment, Lauras journey of faith amid failure is not to be missed. Highly recommend!" --Jonathan Merritt, contributing writer for The Atlantic and author of Learning to Speak God from Scratch " Untethered is a breathtaking glimpse into the unraveling of a life after death. With winsome prose, Whitfields poignant coming-of-age narrative takes the reader on a journey of what happens when we come undone. This is a timely memoir of loss, sex, beauty, family, and the courage it takes to regain our footing amid chaos." --J. Dana Trent, author of Dessert First: Preparing for Death While Savoring Life " Untethered is an exciting journey of a dynamic woman--and while it represents her life, there are so many moments of oh, I know that feeling that she could be writing about me and my life, only with different names! So many of us have gone through the journey of finding ourselves while thinking it takes a man to get there; Whitfields story shows us that we need ourselves to find ourselves--and along the way, we might also find love. A great read for women of all ages." --Jen Oleniczak Brown, founder of The Engaging Educator and author of Think On Your Feet "Whitfields memoir is an engrossing coming-of-age tale. Marked by deep grief and aspiration, broken relationships and restoration, her story moves from a quiet beginning in North Carolina, to New York City and back again, all in pursuit of a defined sense of self. In her generous telling, Whitfield reminds us that humility, grace, and deep gratitude can yield the richest rewards, and that this lifes greatest fulfillment comes in relationship with others." --Rebecca Brewster Stevenson, author of Healing Maddie Brees and Wait "With radiant honesty, Whitfield tells the story of losing her beloved brother, which set her on a quest to find emotional and spiritual sanctuary. We follow her wild years in the Outer Banks, New York City, and Chapel Hill, where she seeks solace in men, jobs, and her writing. What she must learn is how to find a way for my faith and my life to line up. Whitfields frank, vibrant memoir reads with the page-turning urgency of a novel you cant put down. Fans of Mary Karrs Lit and Anne Lamotts Traveling Mercies will want to read this book." --Marianne Gingher, Professor of English and Creative Writing, UNC, and author of A Girls Life and Adventures in Pen Land Review Quote ". . . Whitfields narration is often engaging in its spirited expression of a resolute search for meaning. A candid and inspirational coming-of-age story." -- Kirkus Reviews "When life falls apart, its easy to assume youre alone in your suffering. Or worse, that youre stuck there. Untethered is a haunting exploration of lifes disorienting darkness, punctuated by lightning strikes of hope. Laura forces readers to confront the vulnerability of being human while offering a rousing call to more abundant life. If youve ever felt blindsided by disappointment and disillusionment, Lauras journey of faith amid failure is not to be missed. Highly recommend!" --Jonathan Merritt, contributing writer for The Atlantic and author of Learning to Speak God from Scratch " Untethered is a breathtaking glimpse into the unraveling of a life after death. With winsome prose, Whitfields poignant coming-of-age narrative takes the reader on a journey of what happens when we come undone. This is a timely memoir of loss, sex, beauty, family, and the courage it takes to regain our footing amid chaos." --J. Dana Trent, author of Dessert First: Preparing for Death While Savoring Life " Untethered is an exciting journey of a dynamic woman--and while it represents her life, there are so many moments of oh, I know that feeling that she could be writing about me and my life, only with different names! So many of us have gone through the journey of finding ourselves while thinking it takes a man to get there; Whitfields story shows us that we need ourselves to find ourselves--and along the way, we might also find love. A great read for women of all ages." --Jen Oleniczak Brown, founder of The Engaging Educator and author of Think On Your Feet "Whitfields memoir is an engrossing coming-of-age tale. Marked by deep grief and aspiration, broken relationships and restoration, her story moves from a quiet beginning in North Carolina, to New York City and back again, all in pursuit of a defined sense of self. In her generous telling, Whitfield reminds us that humility, grace, and deep gratitude can yield the richest rewards, and that this lifes greatest fulfillment comes in relationship with others." --Rebecca Brewster Stevenson, author of Healing Maddie Brees and Wait "With radiant honesty, Whitfield tells the story of losing her beloved brother, which set her on a quest to find emotional and spiritual sanctuary. We follow her wild years in the Outer Banks, New York City, and Chapel Hill, where she seeks solace in men, jobs, and her writing. What she must learn is how to find a way for my faith and my life to line up. Whitfields frank, vibrant memoir reads with the page-turning urgency of a novel you cant put down. Fans of Mary Karrs Lit and Anne Lamotts Traveling Mercies will want to read this book." --Marianne Gingher, Professor of English and Creative Writing, UNC, and author of A Girls Life and Adventures in Pen Land " Untethered is a page-turning read for anyone who has dared to follow a dream, suffered tragic loss, and longed for redemption." --Michael Morris, author of A Place Called Wiregrass, Slow Way Home and Man in the Blue Moon "Its not easy to reach into our darkest truths. In Untethered , Whitfield takes the deep dive into faith, family, love, loss, and the longing to find oneself." --Cheryl Sharp, CEO of Sharp Change Consulting and former head of National Council for Behavioral Healths Trauma-Informed Care initiative "Untethered is about learning to forgive yourself and deal with the unresolved grief from compounded traumas that so many of us as women carry, believing that burden to be our cross to bear in silence and shame. A deep and satisfying read." --Echo Montgomery Garrett, author of My Orange Duffel Bag: A Journey to Radical Change and cofounder of the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Description for Sales People --For readers who liked . . . : Lit by Mary Karr and Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott--Timely themes: This memoir addresses post-pandemic themes such as grief and resilience, as well as contemporary (and timeless) topics like marriage, infidelity, divorce, abortion, caring for aging parents, faith, and redemption.--Huge target market: This memoirs primary target audience--women 25 and up who are exploring lifes possibilities or looking for validation for choices theyve already made--comprises an enormous portion of the book-buying market. Details ISBN1647422213 Author Laura Whitfield Short Title Untethered Publisher She Writes Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1647422213 ISBN-13 9781647422219 Format Paperback Imprint She Writes Press Country of Publication United States Pages 328 Subtitle Faith, Failure, and Finding Solid Ground Publication Date 2022-05-19 NZ Release Date 2022-05-19 US Release Date 2022-05-19 UK Release Date 2022-05-19 DEWEY 248.4092 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-07-11 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135231536;

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