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For Gertrude, dreams play an ever-present role in her life. Some dreams were, in truth, harsh realities she would attempt to superimpose into a surreal dreamland to make them feel less real to help remove the pain. Other dreams were for a new life - one where she would be free to be her true self and to love freely those she dared to dream of a future alongside. Transitioning from one life to the other, however, was easier said then done as Gertrude realizes that the nightmares of her past are never too away. With sheer determination we follow Gertrude's life story in her hunt for redemption, forgiveness of self and others, and to move beyond the social taboos of the time to embrace the life she was meant to live. This debut novel from J. Faber Gallagher represents a life quest to write about real life issues facing women; issues that many women have not been willing to acknowledge or bring in to the light. Told in a captivating yet tender style, this novel will offer healing and hope - and perhaps give the reader a new found voice of confidence and perspective to those who relate to the triumphant story of Gertrude Smyth.

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J. Faber Gallagher was born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois in 1932. She lived a precarious life as a child, always in search of a new experience and the next best thing. As an adult, J. Faber lived a complex and yet vibrant life. Her independent and questioning nature took her everywhere from pursuing a career in the convent to that of a local news reporter. The mother of five, she completed her BA in Social Science and an MFA in creative writing in her mid forties. In her fifties, J. Faber openly embraced her gay life choice and began anew living with her life partner until her death in 2009. This novel was completed just six months prior to her death and sought to bring healing and hope to the many women seeking to break free from the pain of the past and to embrace the freedom of self-expression awaiting them.

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