Wings Against The Wind is a tender soundtrack of forbidden love, the consequences of youthful innocence, and a journey to reclaim what was lost. Gretchen Cassidy, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is in Paris, France, on a missionary trip when she falls in love with the co-owner of a rare and antiquarian bookstore. Navigating a maze of emotions, she fights invisible forces to right a wrong, moving forward through roadblocks littering her path as she strives to create a new beginning after an untimely tragedy tosses Gretchen into uncharted territory. Alone and singularly responsible for more than herself, she faces roadblocks at every turn that test her resolve. But her strength in the face of unimaginable odds carries her step-by-step until she regains her balance. Follow her journey from France to Germany to the Texas Hill Country as she searches for what she gave up. "Librarians will want to highly recommend Wings Against The Wind to those who enjoy literary fiction blended with strong characters whose choices and objectives move into modern times with impactful results...a novel that is a delightful dance through cause and effect." Diane Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"The themes of love, betrayal, fate, and starting over are well-managed from the very beginning of the story...the characters are emotionally rich and flawed." Readers' Favorite "JoDee continues to captivate with her signature blend of literary elegance and compelling storytelling." Ben Alan, Reader's House Magazine "I'd recommend Wings Against The Wind to readers of women's fiction, family drama, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and emotionally driven literary fiction...readers who enjoy authors like Nicholas Sparks will recognize the blend of heartache, fate, and healing...it's a story that keeps reaching for grace even when life has already slammed the door." 5-Star Review, Thomas Anderson, Editor-in-Chief, Literary Titan. It's humbling and incredibly rewarding to write a book...as I've said it was a leap of faith and I credit my "cheerleaders" for getting me across the finish line. With novels # 2 and now # 3 in the books, the feeling remains a combination of euphoria and disbelief that my name Is on the cover! It never gets old and I am so appreciative of those who take the time to read my novels...you know who you are and trust me I'll never forget the loyalty. Is there a novel # 4 on the horizon...stay tuned...but right now I'm enjoying the ride Wings Against The Wind is taking me on. East Texas author, JoDee Neathery, has written two award-winning literary novels, Life in a Box, published 2017, and A Kind of Hush , released 2021. both receiving Readers' Favorite 5 star ratings. Her journey to publication followed an unconventional path void of author credentials, but with the encourangement of her community book club, a passion for the written word, a vivid imagination, a sense of humor, and a story to tell, she plucked a few personalities off her family tree resulting in her debut asking the question, how much would you sacrifice to hide a secret. Her second novel was born in the middle of the night when the first sentence and a profile of a young boy appeared. "I didn't know the whole story, but knew Gabriel Edward Mackie had to be in whatever I wrote next." Wings Against The Wind followed, also receiving early praise from Midwest Book Review and Readers' Favorite. She continues to chair her book club - in its twenty-second year - and contributes a lighthearted look at life with her column, Back Porch Musings, in the local newspaper.
"The themes of love, betrayal, fate, and starting over are well-managed from the very beginning of the story...the characters are emotionally rich and flawed." Readers' Favorite "JoDee continues to captivate with her signature blend of literary elegance and compelling storytelling." Ben Alan, Reader's House Magazine "I'd recommend Wings Against The Wind to readers of women's fiction, family drama, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and emotionally driven literary fiction...readers who enjoy authors like Nicholas Sparks will recognize the blend of heartache, fate, and healing...it's a story that keeps reaching for grace even when life has already slammed the door." 5-Star Review, Thomas Anderson, Editor-in-Chief, Literary Titan. It's humbling and incredibly rewarding to write a book...as I've said it was a leap of faith and I credit my "cheerleaders" for getting me across the finish line. With novels # 2 and now # 3 in the books, the feeling remains a combination of euphoria and disbelief that my name Is on the cover! It never gets old and I am so appreciative of those who take the time to read my novels...you know who you are and trust me I'll never forget the loyalty. Is there a novel # 4 on the horizon...stay tuned...but right now I'm enjoying the ride Wings Against The Wind is taking me on. East Texas author, JoDee Neathery, has written two award-winning literary novels, Life in a Box, published 2017, and A Kind of Hush , released 2021. both receiving Readers' Favorite 5 star ratings. Her journey to publication followed an unconventional path void of author credentials, but with the encourangement of her community book club, a passion for the written word, a vivid imagination, a sense of humor, and a story to tell, she plucked a few personalities off her family tree resulting in her debut asking the question, how much would you sacrifice to hide a secret. Her second novel was born in the middle of the night when the first sentence and a profile of a young boy appeared. "I didn't know the whole story, but knew Gabriel Edward Mackie had to be in whatever I wrote next." Wings Against The Wind followed, also receiving early praise from Midwest Book Review and Readers' Favorite. She continues to chair her book club - in its twenty-second year - and contributes a lighthearted look at life with her column, Back Porch Musings, in the local newspaper.