THE LEARNER'S PERMIT
...A Novel
After the unexpected death of her husband, Elizabeth Hawthorne is riddled with guilt she's not able to admit even to herself. Instead, she lets her appearance go and becomes a social recluse, focusing on her daughter, Jenna, instead. In addition to the usual pressures a teenager faces, Jenna fears she'll lose her mother in the aftermath of her father's death.
Parenting Jenna is difficult, but Elizabeth finds common ground--and comfort--in sharing stories of her own turbulent past. A story of unrequited love unfolds. Through its telling, Elizabeth is able to move forward and comes to believe in second chances.
The Learner's Permit is story with cross-generational appeal that celebrates love, enduring friendship and life's second chances.
(Updated 9/2/08)