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Searching Civilization
After leaving an abusive relationship, Andy Daniels heads back to Las Vegas to reunite with Earl, the love of her life, only to find him gone. Devastated from losing him, she realizes life holds for her several choices, return to her burnt-out hippie days at Berkley, succumb to society’s expectations and settle down with a suitable companion, or hold onto her faith in love and wait for her lost love to return. Andy chooses the latter.
To her friends, Andy’s clinging to love seems futile and even a little pathetic, yet no one seems to be able to deter her. As the years pass, Andy’s love grows past her love for Earl. She learns to appreciate the love of friendship, coworkers, neighbors and everyone who crosses her path, but mostly she learns to love herself. Her love grows to such epic levels that she simply cannot help become a magnet and attract what she desires most of all—the love she lost so many years ago.
To her friends, Andy’s clinging to love seems futile and even a little pathetic, yet no one seems to be able to deter her. As the years pass, Andy’s love grows past her love for Earl. She learns to appreciate the love of friendship, coworkers, neighbors and everyone who crosses her path, but mostly she learns to love herself. Her love grows to such epic levels that she simply cannot help become a magnet and attract what she desires most of all—the love she lost so many years ago.
- GenresWomens Fiction
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2014
239 people want to read
About the author
Jennifer Ott
37 books51 followersSince my childhood, my imagination always got the best of me. Yes, I had an imaginary friend, talked to the shadows in my bedroom and dreamed and played exotic adventures. I never thought much of reading or writing until I watched the movie, Bridge on the River Kwai. At age twelve, I was completely taken with the intrigue and the human drama. Afterward, I started my first novel (never to be seen, thankfully).
It was my eighth grade English teacher who suggested a career in journalism; however I decided to pursue a career in fashion - big mistake. It has been a hard, painful journey back on path to my true passion - writing stories that affect the human condition and situations.
After graduating college with a degree in fashion design and fine arts, I moved to New York City where I studied screen writing with the Gotham Writer's group and attended NYU part-time studying filmmaking and acting. Learning how to write screenplays taught me how to write tight storylines and acting helped master dialog.
Living in New York City, inflicted with credit card debt, impassioned me to write my first non-fiction satire, Ooh Baby Compound Me which compares the credit card industry to fraternity hazing. Bad dating experiences inspired Wild Horses and eventually after much research - Love and Handicapping. My book, The Tourist reflects the dreamer's plight in an overly commercial and corporate world which many can relate.
Saying Goodbye, What the World Doesn't Know, I can only say was channeled by from an unknown source. I became consumed by a real-life love story and felt compelled to write. The repressed eighth grade journalist arose and I dug deep into uncovering a hidden love story. The same force encouraged The Insurrectionist - a story so powerful and intense, it had to be told. After writing The Insurrection I needed something light and fun was desperately needed - One with the Wind.
Throughout the years, I have learned stories are a dime a dozen, characters can blend into one and the same dialog can be repeated in many different ways, but the best writing comes from what we are most passionate. If the story compels the writer to near madness, it is a story that must be written.
It was my eighth grade English teacher who suggested a career in journalism; however I decided to pursue a career in fashion - big mistake. It has been a hard, painful journey back on path to my true passion - writing stories that affect the human condition and situations.
After graduating college with a degree in fashion design and fine arts, I moved to New York City where I studied screen writing with the Gotham Writer's group and attended NYU part-time studying filmmaking and acting. Learning how to write screenplays taught me how to write tight storylines and acting helped master dialog.
Living in New York City, inflicted with credit card debt, impassioned me to write my first non-fiction satire, Ooh Baby Compound Me which compares the credit card industry to fraternity hazing. Bad dating experiences inspired Wild Horses and eventually after much research - Love and Handicapping. My book, The Tourist reflects the dreamer's plight in an overly commercial and corporate world which many can relate.
Saying Goodbye, What the World Doesn't Know, I can only say was channeled by from an unknown source. I became consumed by a real-life love story and felt compelled to write. The repressed eighth grade journalist arose and I dug deep into uncovering a hidden love story. The same force encouraged The Insurrectionist - a story so powerful and intense, it had to be told. After writing The Insurrection I needed something light and fun was desperately needed - One with the Wind.
Throughout the years, I have learned stories are a dime a dozen, characters can blend into one and the same dialog can be repeated in many different ways, but the best writing comes from what we are most passionate. If the story compels the writer to near madness, it is a story that must be written.
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January 10, 2015
We have seen movies and TV dramas and read books about lovers who when forced to separate promise to wait for each other ‘forever’. How long do such promises usually last; weeks, months or possibly even years? Most frequently these promises and loves just slowly fade into memory. This book is a beautifully crafted story that follows such a vow for 40 years. It shows us with vignettes spanning those years how such a relationship was built that could spawn such an enduring promise. The story follows the woman who shared the vow and the pain and isolation that she willingly suffered to maintain her promise. But it is not just sadness; the story also portrays the personal growth and enlightenment she achieved. Reading this book, you will feel and share the emotions that the heroine Andy felt and you will share in her ultimate reward. A five-star read.
This is part two in the Citizens of Civilization series, following the story of Earl Hollsopple in "Edge of Civilization." The author returns with the two main characters of that story and introduces us to more engaging residents of Las Vegas.
This is part two in the Citizens of Civilization series, following the story of Earl Hollsopple in "Edge of Civilization." The author returns with the two main characters of that story and introduces us to more engaging residents of Las Vegas.
June 4, 2015
Searching Civilization
Was everything I expected a book by Jennifer Ott to be. Andy remembering her life with her great love....now missing, on his own in the world. I could feel Andy's pain at wondering where Earl was, yet still living her life, alone. Staring up at the sky each night, the same sky she and Earl had studied. They loved each other for a lifetime, and it was fate that sealed that love. By the end, I was in tears...of happy.
Was everything I expected a book by Jennifer Ott to be. Andy remembering her life with her great love....now missing, on his own in the world. I could feel Andy's pain at wondering where Earl was, yet still living her life, alone. Staring up at the sky each night, the same sky she and Earl had studied. They loved each other for a lifetime, and it was fate that sealed that love. By the end, I was in tears...of happy.
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