Awakening in Arusha
A Novel
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“We sat there, the little puppy and I, as the night wore on. The only light came from the moon and the one security light in the parking area. I struggled to stay awake as I listened to the screeches and squawks of exotic nightbirds. I didn’t want him to die without my knowing it. My tears dropped onto his cream-colored fur as I told him how much he was loved. In the quiet garden, my heart was full of sorrow, sorrow for the poor little creature in my arms as well as for myself, for the parts of my life that were over, for the losses I thought I had accepted but that I now knew were unacceptable. Somewhere in the deluge of my grief, I dozed off, my head on the table as my arms surrounded the dog. I felt the table lurch and sat up with a gasp…”
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About the Book
At sixty-eight years old, newly divorced Ellen embarks on a solo adventure of a lifetime: a volunteer mission trip to exotic Tanzania. When she arrives, she is captivated by her surroundings and becomes equally enamored with the children in the school where she is assigned to teach. As her passion for teaching is kindled, so is her passion for a handsome Australian named Michael Banlock. As they both get to know one another amid their mutual altruism, Ellen discovers parts of herself that had long lain dormant. In time, she finds herself at a crossroads, confronted by questions few women of her generation ever face.
About the Author
Constance Deuschle is a retired nurse and educator. She lives in northern Indiana with her husband of 57 years. After a mission trip to Tanzania, she was inspired to write a novel based on her experience. When she is not writing, Constance enjoys her large family and their many vacations together.