Gillian is just like any other twelve years old, except that she is overburdened by her parents, household duties, schoolwork, and diving lessons. “A Stroke of Courage” is a book by Sandra Burkitt, depicting the persistence of a 12-year-old-girl and the power of true friendship.
Living in rural Nova Scotia with their dog, cats, trees and flowers, Sandra Burkitt's loving personality reflects om every story she writes. She raised their two sons and two daughters with her husband. They now have six grandchildren. She has had a half-hour teleplay produced, skits performed, and short stories published. “A Stroke of Courage” is her first book.
The story revolves around the life of Gillian, a young girl with her own struggles and circumstances. Although she seems to be surrounded by people who bring much negativity such as her 14-year-old neighbor, Danny, who has begun scowling at her; Sarah, the envious girl at diving class; and of course, her younger brother who enjoys making her life miserable, still, there are a few people who somehow makes everything better for her, like Sully, her greatest friend, and Marla, her teammate from the diving team.
Everything takes a huge turn when Gillian gets injured and Sully suffers from a stroke at the same time. It challenges her to be strong for Aunt Sully, and to get herself back in shape for competitions. However, the road is never easy. With doubts, fears, and overwhelming anxiety, will Gillian ever manage to overcome it all?
Inspiring and endearing, Sandra Burkitt's “A Stroke of Courage” draws the readers to wholesome emotions, the gift of friendship, and valuable lessons one will find useful in life.
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“A Stroke of Courage”
Author: Sandra Lea Burkitt
Publisher: Your Online Publicist
Published Date: January 2022
Book Genre: Literature & Fiction
About the Author:
Sandra Lea Burkitt was born and raised in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. She lived there until her husband and she moved to the province of Nova Scotia where they raised their two sons and two daughters. They now have six grandchildren. They live in rural Nova Scotia with their dog, cats, trees and flowers. She loves gardening and now hybridizes daylilies. She has had a half-hour teleplay produced, skits performed, and short stories published. She wrote, then read “Flowers for Mrs. Claus” on YouTube. “A Stroke of Courage” is her first book.
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