About the Book Name of book: The Sea Beneath Us Author: Cathy Slusser Genre: Christian Historical Fiction Release Date: June 20, 2017 Etta just wants a home, a safe haven for her family; her daughter Florence wants to make a positive difference in the world. After suffering tragic loss, Etta walls off her heart. Florence opens hers to love again. Though they do not understand each other, both understand the struggle with cultural expectations of the day for women. They also grapple with personal insecurity and faith. Set in the early twentieth century, the stories of Etta and Florence intertwine as each seeks fulfillment. Follow them from Midwest America to the state of New York; from the Isle of Pines, a tropical spot off the coast of Cuba, to the heart of American power, Washington, DC. Click here to purchase your copy! About the Author Cathy Slusser is a second generation Floridian who grew up in St. Petersburg, but spent holidays and vacations with her grandparents who lived in Manatee County. She moved to Terra Ceia Island in northwest Manatee County in 1979. Cathy fell in love with history upon reading Eugenia Price novels in Middle School. When she traveled to St. Simons Island, Georgia and saw the places those characters lived, she knew that the subject of history could be alive and exciting. Ever since that time, she has made it her goal to share that message with others. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Furman University and a Master’s Degree in History from the University of South Florida. She has worked for the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court’s Office since 1984 and is Chief Historian. In this role, she supervises five historical sites, the Manatee Village Historical Park, the Manatee County Historical Records Library, and the Florida Maritime Museum, the Palmetto Historical Park, and the Manatee County Agricultural Museum. Cathy has two grown sons, Rob and Tim, a fabulous daughter-in-law, Miranda, and a daughter of the heart, Christina. She has been married to her husband, Glen, a third generation Floridian since 1981. She enjoys dog training, sewing and writing. Cathy is the author of three novels about Manatee County history and the Atzeroth family, first settlers of Terra Ceia Island, published as a trilogy called From A Heavenly Land and a fourth novel, The Sea Beneath Us about her grandmother and great-grandmother. Cathy is passionate about preserving Manatee County’s past and telling its stories to residents and visitors of all ages. My Review Going to be very honest in saying that this book is quite different from what I usually pick to read, but I found it an enjoyable read and really liked it . I haven't read any other books by this author before . She did a good job on this story. This books spans over many years times . This follows the lives of Etta, Florence, and Lou and their struggles in life. Definitely give this book a chance. Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts are my honest opinion . Blog Stops Locks, Hooks and Books, December 2 Simple Harvest Reads, December 2(interview) Inklings and notions, December 3 Mary Hake, December 3 Lane Hill House, December 4 All 4 and about books, December 5 proud to be an autism mom, December 6 A Greater Yes , December 7 Reading Is My SuperPower, December 7 (interview) Texas Book-aholic, December 8 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 9 Janices book reviews, December 10 Carpe Diem, December 11 A Baker’s Perspective, December 12 Pause for Tales, December 13 Pursuing Stacie, December 14 Bigreadersite, December 15 The Power of Words, December 15 Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Cathy is giving away a grand prize of a special quilt handmade by Cathy!! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/c3e6
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Pam Lunsford
12/8/2017 03:20:19 pm
Sounds very interesting. I will have to read it.
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Lori Smanski
12/13/2017 03:36:25 pm
this sounds interesting. I don't know if I have read one book that spans many years time
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