The Left Turn: Two Lives Worlds Apart
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“. . . a blend of genres . . . excellently written” – Literary Titan, 5-star review
Hannah, a forty-six year old author plagued with anxiety, and her partner James, an HR recruiter caught in a headlock of grief over his brother’s death, are as desperate for inner peace as they are clueless about how to find it.
But will they be able to let go of their deeply ingrained subconscious beliefs about life and themselves to embrace the unfamiliar potentials they now face?
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About the Author
Becky Parker Geist wanted to be an author since she learned what that meant, and her passion for stories has kept growing over the years. Though her first book at age six was not really worthy of publication, she was nonetheless very proud of this accomplishment, and her parents were wonderfully encouraging (not like Hannah’s).
After receiving her B.A. with a double major in Theatre and English, Becky went on to get her M.F.A. in Acting at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. In 1981 she began narrating Talking Books for the Blind through the Library of Congress, narrating over 70 titles before moving with her husband and infant to California.
Becky co-founded two theatre companies in the San Francisco Bay Area: EDEN2 Theater Ensemble and Chaucer Theatre, which included an international tour as a performer. She has worked Off Broadway in NY (including Ars Nova Theatre, New York Theatre Workshop, and Signature Theatre) and the Bay Area (including A.C.T., the Mountain Play Association, and Marin Ballet) in a range of production roles.
Becky works with playwright Larry Klein as dramaturg and director. In 2022 her company produced a hybrid theatre-film production of Colla Voce in collaboration with Riverview Studios (her brother Jim’s company in New Jersey). In the film she performs the leading role. To view the film, visit bit.ly/collavoce. She always performs under the name Becky Parker.
Becky is the founder and CEO of Pro Audio Voices Inc., serving an international clientele with audiobook production—including full cast productions, Becky’s favorite!—as well as marketing and podcasting services. Her intention is to inspire the world through the stories they bring to life. She believes that very time a great story comes alive, doors open—in the heart, in the mind, in the spirit. With each great story brought to life and each door that opens, positive change becomes possible, and the world changes—one story at a time.
Becky serves as President of BAIPA (Bay Area Independent Publishers Association) and presents frequently on the subject of audiobook production and marketing. She is also working closely with the team creating the Audiobook World Awards Academy.
The mother of three wonderful daughters who are also her best friends and colleagues, Becky lives in Portland, OR. In addition to writing, she also enjoys biking, hiking, dancing, playing the Native American flute, playing and inventing games—basically, all things creative.
“The book is excellently written . . .” – Literary Titan
About the Narrator(s)
Becky Parker has narrated well over 100 titles to date. With 40+ years of experience in the audiobook industry, Becky Parker (Geist) is the founder and owner of Pro Audio Voices, Inc. She fell in love with narrating audiobooks when she began narrating for Library of Congress. As a voiceover and theatre professional, Becky brings her theatre skills – acting, directing, producing, and marketing – to bear in all her voiceover and production work.
J.S. Arquin has been a professional actor for nearly three decades. He has performed around the world, recorded over 100 audiobooks, and been a finalist for several prominent audiobook awards. He loves complex characters, quirky dialects, and stories that sweep listeners up and take them away to fantastic places. He is passionate about bringing the written word to vibrant life.
Description
If you could leave behind the baggage of your yesterdays . . . who might you become?
Hannah, a forty-six year old author plagued with anxiety, and her partner James, an HR recruiter caught in a headlock of grief over his brother’s death, are as desperate for inner peace as they are clueless about how to find it.
But when they embark on a sunny bike ride shortly after moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, a split-second decision propels them into different versions of their lives—ones they don’t recognize as their own. With a mental fog obscuring their recent past and who they were, they are forced to dig inside themselves to figure out who they are now. Surprising discoveries about the nature of the universe send them on a psychological journey towards who they can be.
But will they be able to let go of their deeply ingrained subconscious beliefs about life and themselves to embrace the unfamiliar potentials they now face?
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amysbookshelf72 (verified owner) –
Becky Parker Geist tells a wonderful self-discovery story in The Left Turn: Two Lives, Worlds Apart
Hannah and James, both plagued with demons of the past, anxiety, and the search for peace. I haven’t listened to anything from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. I did read the print version of the story, and enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed this audiobook, especially with two narrators, and one being the author, herself. This book is definitely well told, and the characters are very engaging, and very realistic. Imagine if everything you knew and remembered was all of a sudden gone, and you’re living a new life. I can’t imagine having to rebuild a life into someone you’ve never been, as our pasts help define us. It’s a normal day for the duo, but then everything changes, their entire world. I can’t imagine, and with this story, the trials and triumphs, and the search for themselves, while dealing with the blur of their past, makes this story so unique, and very intense. This is one of those books that grabs you from the start and pulls you in. Geist has a great imagination. An emotional rollercoaster. Un-put-downable! It’s a great story to follow and try to figure out what will happen next, even when I already read it, I listened to it with a new perspective. The Left Turn: Two Lives, Worlds Apart is a definite recommendation by Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book, to also write a review.