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When She Flew
by Jennie Shortridge

Published: 2009-11-03
Paperback : 352 pages
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A new novel about faith, family, and finding the courage to do the right thing from the author of Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe.

Police officer Jessica Villareal has always played by the book and tried to do the right thing. But now, she finds herself approaching midlife ...
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A new novel about faith, family, and finding the courage to do the right thing from the author of Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe.

Police officer Jessica Villareal has always played by the book and tried to do the right thing. But now, she finds herself approaching midlife divorced, estranged from her daughter, alone, and unhappy. And she’s wondering if she ever made a right choice in her life.

But then Jess discovers a girl and her father living off the radar in the Oregon woods, avoiding the comforts—and curses—of modern life. Her colleagues on the force are determined to uproot and separate them, but Jess knows the damage of losing those you love. She recognizes her chance to make a difference by doing something she’s never dared. Because even though she’s used to playing by the rules, there are times when they need to be broken…

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  "Local Author Does Well"by Lori C. (see profile) 11/01/10

Living in the Pacific NW our group picked this book as we remember the 'real story' behind this book. We all really enjoyed the characters and the prose of the book. Very easy to read, but packed with... (read more)

 
  "When She Flew"by Maryelizabeth H. (see profile) 07/16/10

The core discussion question of what choice a reader would have made in the same position as the police officer character made for a lively discussion.

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