LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Moving into and living in a new country has its many great challenges, especially in America. Not only do immigrants have to adjust to the new ways of life, they have to change their attitude, learn about the locals, and most of all, work hard like everyone else. In the compelling new book The Girl From Over There, to be released by Xlibris, author Geo O'Connor presents to readers a breathtaking and fast-paced story about a young lady who fought hard for her future in the land of destiny.
This novel features the epic tale of Yvette, a young, lone immigrant amassing a fortune in a strange land. In the search of financial success in order to insure her independence, she becomes a strong woman prevailing in the intense competitive culture of fast developing Los Angeles in the '70s and '80s. Along the way she falls in love with Russ, a man who values his freedom as much as she does hers. Although the lovers feel happy together, Russ leaves for France, a country he has learned to love. Will Yvette follow him? Or stay and nurture the rapidly growing business which is the key to her long-desired freedom? Her battles and triumphs take us through interesting moments of Los Angeles' history, introduce us to fascinating characters: international developers, motion picture moguls, the Beatniks, and their counterculture way of life.
With its captivating story, interesting cast of characters, and in-depth character development, The Girl From Over There clearly illustrates the pursuit of happiness, independence, love, and most of all, the meaning of life itself. Its well-crafted story will win the hearts of many readers who strive for the American dream. Not only will this book entertain, it will also give readers historical relevance about the city of Los Angeles, new ideas, hope and even courage.
About the Author
Geo O'Connor was born in Noumea, capital of New Caledonia, a small French island in the South Pacific, between New Zealand and Australia. The population, although very French in its institutions and culture, is of international origins: French, Irish, Italian, German. The natives are Melanesians, a primitive, interesting society coming from the mountains of New Guinea (that large island north of Australia). Her family came through her great-grandfather and his four brothers. They left County Cork, Ireland, for the South Pacific, when John Jacob Astor asked for santal wood to fill his ships coming back from delivering to China the furs he bought from the Canadian "Coureurs des bois." She finished her secondary studies (majoring in literature and philosophy) in New Caledonia; also took a degree in bookkeeping. Later on, in New York, followed a year's course in journalism/advanced literature at Columbia University. Geo is a successful, Realtor/Investor in Los Angeles.
The Girl From Over There * by Geo O'Connor
Trade Paperback; $18.69; 283 pages; 1-4134-9414-5; 978-1-4134-9414-3
Hardcover; $28.79; 283 pages; 1-4134-9415-3; 978-1-4134-9415-0
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