Embracing Life's Highs and Lows

When new adventures beckon after 50, you can either shrink away or grab them with both hands

In this captivating sequel to her debut memoir, A Grip on Reality, Jan embraces her golden years. Boldly pursuing new dreams, she reinvents herself, moving from therapist/counsellor to a highly successful gallery owner and saleswoman.

Be prepared for glamour, excitement, drama and heartache as Jan negotiates the highs and lows of balancing a successful business partnership with a rocky marriage, while supporting her family through times of crisis, facing health challenges, and navigating life’s never-ending trials. Seeking inner peace amidst the chaos, Jan finds the path to self-discovery and enlightenment when she is introduced to Vipassana Meditation and the Buddhist lifestyle.

When life’s road takes more unexpected turns, Jan must once again dare to make tough choices to secure her future happiness – doing so with her characteristic pluck and determination.

Through it all, Jan’s devotion to her children takes centre stage as she shares cherished memories celebrating their successes, and precious moments getting to know her grandchildren, while refusing to let the tyranny of distance diminish their bond.

Rich, raw, and deeply inspiring, this is a story about the importance of embracing new opportunities, making bold choices and growing in wisdom at all stages of life. Jan’s inimitable spirit, willingness to embrace adventure, and relentless desire to succeed at the highest levels shine on every page.

A Grip on Living takes you on a tour around the globe as well as around the conflicts in Jan’s head. Do not miss this sensational, inspiring journey! 

Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride that will leave you breathless.

Jan’s search for true love and friendship takes her on a spiritual and emotional journey where she faces an epic test of spirit. Two broken marriages and a battle with breast cancer are among the many challenges that push her to the brink of despair, forcing her to draw on all her talents, resourcefulness, and inner strength. Through it all, her courage shines.

Does she have what it takes to claw her way back to physical and emotional health, while supporting and protecting her two precious children? Will she ever find lasting happiness? Will she find the inner strength to rise above it all? Or will it all be too much? Dive in to find out.