The summer before the pandemic, on the brink of an empty nest, Ann trips over her golden retriever in the dark and lands hard, fracturing her shoulder. This freak injury leads to severe pain and multiple surgeries. The doctor eventually predicts a two-year recovery. A long-time horsewoman, animal and nature lover, Ann’s extended convalescence becomes an incubator where she must learn to reimagine her future.

The Shoulder Season serves as a guide and an inspiration for those whose lives have been interrupted by unforeseen circumstances.

“utterly heartbreaking and wonderfully absorbing…. As you turn the pages of this life-affirming memoir, you’ll look at your own challenges anew….”