Feathered Canyons: Finding Treasures In The Golden State

A completely different view of the mid 1960s in California. "Gold miners in CA in the 60s. An eclectic group of young men and women. And there's a baby. And they are all naked!"Curious how one becomes a gold miner? What do you do after leaving a stressful job? Follow Jeannette on her personal odyssey in California in the 1960s. This is not about hippies and protests though they are in the background. It's about finding one's path in life through landscapes of challenges.World events and the near death of a coworker propel the author into an series of adventures. She heads to Big Sur, one of the most beautiful places in North America. Would you be surprised by her attraction to a rugged individualist who introduces her to fascinating people and places? You have had your own formative experiences, but probably not lived in a wild canyon diving in a dangerous river for gold. Working with a small team in a remote wilderness camp, teaches Jeannette a great deal about about physical and social survival.Moving between the wilds of Big Sur, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and a trip to exotic Mexico, soaks Jeannette in useful experiences. Likewise, the book's pages are steeped in illustrations that bring the scenes and people to life. Unusual for such memoirs, the book has an appendix that lists some of Jeannette's Life Lessons chapter by chapter. A chance for reflection; what are your nuggets of wisdom?This book can inspire you to start writing about the most memorable parts of your own life. Read more