New York
Times bestselling writer Connie May Fowler delivers a transcendent
novel about one fateful day in the life of a woman on the verge of an
extraordinary life change.
Set amidst the lush pine forests and rich savannas of Florida’s
Northern Panhandle, HOW CLARISSA BURDEN LEARNED TO FLY tells the story
of one woman whose existence until now has seemed fairly normal: she is
30-something, married, and goes about her daily routine as a writer.
However, it is soon discovered that ghosts, an indifferent husband, and
a seemingly terminal case of writer’s block are burdening Clarissa’s
life. She awakes on the summer solstice and, prodded by her own
discontent and one ghost’s righteous need for truth, commences upon a
twenty-four hour journey of self-discovery. Her harrowing, funny, and
startling adventures lead Clarissa to a momentous decision: She must
find a way to do the unthinkable. Her life and the well-being of a
remarkable family of blithe spirits hang in the balance. Connie May
Fowler demonstrates her keen abilities as a storyteller in this
remarkably original novel about an unexpected mid-life awakening. This
is an empowering story that will resonate and be discussed for years to
come.
