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What comes after the moment that forever changes your life?
This question haunts Julia Bechtel, Noah Prine, and Kim Collela, the only survivors of a terrible boating accident that claims the lives of nine other people off the coast of Maine.
Julia, a 40-year-old wife and mother, has always taken the path of least resistance. Feeling strangely connected to Noah, the divorced, brooding lobsterman who helped save her life, Julia begins to explore the unique possibilities offered by the quiet island of Big Sawyer, Maine. Suddenly, things that once seemed critical lose significance, and things that seemed inconsequential take on a whole new importance. With each passing moment, each new discovery, Julia grows more sure that after coming face to face with death, she must have more from life.
The Summer I Dared is a deeply moving story of the risky but rewarding search for self, and the irrepressible ability of the human spirit to rebound from disaster and to make life anew.
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"A ferry accident is the key to a summer of self-discovery for an unhappy wife and mother. Family secrets are revealed, the mystery of the ferry accident is solved, and romance comes unexpectedly. I liked the way the main character gained self-esteem and independence."
— Laurie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Delinsky may be as adept at chronicling contemporary life in New England as any writer this side of John Updike.”
— Times Union (Albany, NY) -
“Delinsky grounds her characters in the here-and-now and presents them with dilemmas more familiar than fanciful…Once again, Delinsky excels at combining a compelling mystery with an insightful portrayal of captivating people facing challenges both ordinary and dramatic.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
Summer I Dared Listener Reviews
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" This is the first book by Barbara Delinsky that I've read and I did quite enjoy it. It's a bit of a romance, which I didn't expect, but quite enjoyable as the main character survives a terrible boat wreck and in the process, begins to question who she is and who she wants to be. "
— Lynda, 2/20/2014 -
" I didn't think I'd like this book initially but it was a good read. I love the setting and that's what made me pick it up. It takes place on a small island in Maine where a horrific accident takes place. "
— Michelle, 2/6/2014 -
" Great book for summer reading. I enjoyed the characters, the setting, and the way the book progressed. A few twists I didn't expect. "
— Mary, 2/3/2014 -
" The story was gripping from the start with the narrative of the ferry accident and the relational dramas were both believable and satisfying. I enjoyed the book for its vivid imagery and its hopeful message. To every tragedy there is indeed a redeeming feature. "
— Leanne, 1/27/2014 -
" I enjoyed reading about a woman who finds herself at a crossroads in her life and needs to find "herself". Who am I, story. "
— Deanna, 1/19/2014 -
" Nice story about life in the lobster town. I liked the characters. "
— Wendy, 1/5/2014 -
" This book starts off a little slow, but gets better as it goes on. Now I can't put it down. As in the other reviews, it is predictable, but a good summer read. "
— Carolyn, 12/25/2013 -
" Would have given it a 3.5 if I could. Good story line. Good depth of characters. Nice end of summer read. "
— Karen, 12/23/2013 -
" I loved this one!! it kept me reading for hours!! "
— Angela, 12/17/2013 -
" I genuinely loved this book. Predictable yes, but it was the details and the characters which made it a great read. Highly recommend if you are looking to curl up with a book where you can escape for a little while. "
— C., 11/27/2013 -
" This author is usually an entertaining read and so is this book. If you want to understand lobstering - this is the right fictional book. When given a second chance at life, she has the courage to chart a new path even tho it is not an easy path. "
— Lizpeveto, 11/2/2013 -
" I really liked this once I got into it, although I nearly gave up. I'm very pleased I persevered as it was a really good story with lots of depth to it. I definitely want to try more by this author. "
— Nicki, 6/25/2013 -
" It was alright, not a must read. "
— Stacey, 6/23/2013 -
" Great book. I loved it. "
— Kate, 3/25/2013 -
" This book made me feel like I was on the coast of Maine. It almost made lobster boat fishing sound like a dream! "
— MerBear, 3/24/2013 -
" This may be one of my all time favorites. Good character development, great plot and I wanted it to go on and on. "
— Nancy, 2/26/2013 -
" I loved this book about survival, finding yourself, and starting over! "
— Sue, 11/26/2012 -
" A fun easy read. Kept me interested the whole time. Had to stay up late to finish reading it! "
— Anne, 9/18/2012 -
" Read this book while on a western Caribbean cruise. It was perfect for a vacation read, not too intense. Learned about lobstering and angora rabbits. Doubt that those two subjects would go together very often, but it works. "
— Melinda, 9/15/2012 -
" Quick read. Enjoyed it. Good rainy day or beach read. "
— Catherine, 12/31/2011 -
" One of my all time favorites, Maine coast, Angora Rabbits, cooking and mother daughter bonding... "
— Keswickian, 10/24/2011 -
" I really like her books, but she always has to throw in a little s-e-x, but usually you can see it coming and just skip right on over it. "
— Leslie, 5/17/2011
About Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky, author of Escape, Not My Daughter, While My Sister Sleeps, The Secret Between Us, and Family Tree, has written more than twenty bestselling novels with over thirty million copies in print. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she also wrote a nonfiction book, Uplift: Secrets From the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, which is currently in its fifth printing. All of the proceeds from the book go to charity, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. A lifelong New Englander, Delinsky earned a BA in psychology from Tufts University and an MA in sociology from Boston College.
About Julia Gibson
Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.