Changing Course [Hardcover]

Jeannie M. Lutz (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: New Horizon Press (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882822322
• ISBN-13: 978-0882822327
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,595,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I could not put it down., August 26, 2003

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This review is from: Changing Course (Hardcover)

I picked it up on a Saturday morning, meaning to only read for an hour or so. I finished it at 11:30pm that same day! It was a riveting true life story that even days later I am still thinking about.

I've often wondered, when seeing an ocean tanker sitting at dock; where are the people and what kind of lives do they have? Now I know. I feel like I was on the journey with Jeanne. She pulled me into the story. It has been some time since I have had a book inspire such emotion that I have been brought to tears.

This story portrayed a great lesson to remind us that compassion can open the door to forgiveness. And that forgiveness not only frees the recipient, but also the giver. It also reminded me how healing it can be to use an adventure to shake up your life sufficiently so it gets back on its intended path.

I, for one, am eager to hear more from this author.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Voyage, July 2, 2003

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This review is from: Changing Course (Hardcover)

Lutz's novel is based on her real-life experience as a merchant marine. She signs up during a tumultuous period of her life--
as a recent divorcee and disillusioned teacher, she's disappointed with her salary and lack of respect for her profession.

Although she's excited by the promise of more money and an adventure, she has no idea what lies in store for her as she ships out on an aging freighter.

Battling exhaustion and terrible working conditions, she's forced to face issues from her past.

One of the most moving parts of the book is when she tapes a letter to her daughters into her tiny dorm-room style refrigerator, hoping that somehow the message will remain safe when the ship capsizes.

Lutz is a fresh, honest Northwest voice--she captures what it's like to be a single woman who bucks the system.

Bravo! Hope to see more from this writer soon!

5.0 out of 5 stars a reader, March 4, 2007

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This review is from: Changing Course (Hardcover)

This book paints a vivid picture of life at sea, and an even more striking picture of what it's like to change careers and venture into what is completely unknown. I read it in one sitting, and immediately ordered another copy for a friend. It's inspiring to see someone decide to make a change, plan for the change, fight for the change, and then shine in her new work. A person who can do that, can do anything.