Defying Gravity

By Jennifer Wynne Webber

Finalist, Award for Publishing/Book of the Year/First Book Award; Saskatchewan Book Awards. Miranda, a thirty-something TV producer gets abandoned by her fiance on a mountaintop in Jasper. Rather than... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550501593
• ISBN13: 9781550501599
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Coteau Books
• Length: 361 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful spiritual journey across Canada

I enjoyed the Canadian setting for this story. Miranda Tyler is dumped be her fiancee while on holiday in Jasper National Park. Turner leaves Miranda on the top of the mountain, and she tries to convince herself he has just stepped to the washroom. He does not come back, which leads Miranda on a journey to find herself.Miranda meets Indrin, a kind young man who decides to join Miranda on her camping trip heading to Vancouver. They meet some interesting folks along the way, thanks to Indrin's future plan to become a priest. The couple stop at a Catholic church and meet Father Lowry, where Miranda's agnostic opinons collide with the Catholic teachings.Miranda is quite affected by the outlook of her young companion, and Indrin enjoys studying Miranda's sarcasm and quick wit. Miranda uses these skills to protect herself from grief and sadness.The author's writing style was effective, and I really enjoyed the Canadian references and setting. The ending was appropriate, and I feel Miranda found what she was looking for on her quest. A wonderful story, worthy of 5 stars. I look forward to future writings by Webber.