Sandra Burkitt Relaunches “A Stroke of Courage,” an Endearing Book that Demonstrates the Power of Genuine Friendship

“A Stroke of Courage” illustrates a 12-year-old girl’s determination and resilience. Gillian is a talented diver, but instead of holding her head up high because of her skills, she sees herself suffering from more burdens on her shoulders. She has a few social issues to deal with on top of her responsibilities at home, academics, and diving class. Her parents, teachers, and diving instructor are all upset with her. She has to deal with Danny, her fourteen-year-old neighbor, who has started looking at her, Sarah, her envious diving class bully, and her younger brother, that likes making her life miserable. But Gillian has Sully, her best friend, and confidante. She also has Marla, her friend from diving class. Gillian continues to flourish in her sport because of them.

Unfortunately, Gillian gets injured, and her number one fan, Aunt Sully, falls ill because of a stroke. The unfortunate events separate them for what seems like an eternity. Gillian successfully rehabilitates herself in time for her biggest diving contest. However, since her accident, Gillian has not been herself. Doubts, anxieties, and worries plague her mind. Can she triumph over her inhibitions? or will she give in to her fears? Perhaps one person can take away all of her anxieties.

Sandra’s heartfelt work will evoke positive feelings in readers as she immerses them in a narrative set against the peculiar friendship of a 12-year-old girl and her number one fan. She finds inspiration in Gillian’s unwavering spirit, passion for diving, and love for her Aunt Sully. She delves into the intricacies of relationships and how friendships may sometimes outlast our families. The book is a delightful read with practical applications for your life and relationships.

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“A Stroke of Courage”
Author: Sandra Lea Burkitt
Publisher: Your Online Publicist
Published Date: January 2022
Book Genre: Literature & Fiction

About the Author:
Sandra Lea Burkitt was born and raised in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. She lived there until her husband and she moved to the province of Nova Scotia where they raised their two sons and two daughters.They now have six grandchildren. They live in rural Nova Scotia with their dog, cats, trees and flowers. She loves gardening and now hybridizes daylilies. She has had a half-hour teleplay produced, skits performed, and short stories published. She wrote, then read “Flowers for Mrs. Claus” on YouTube. “A Stroke of Courage” is her first book.

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