Moments of Meaning

This book tells the story of Lyle Maxwell, who flees to Perth after a traumatic experience with a man she was going to marry. There, she meets a former journalist named Jimmy Ballard, who becomes her tour guide and helps her confront her fears and anxieties. However, when Lyle returns home, her life is thrown into chaos as she faces a serious illness and must hire a young Vietnam vet to run her shop. Along the way, she forms a connection with Jess Kelsey, but both must confront their pasts before they can be together. This is a story of self-discovery and reinvention in the face of adversity.