Lost

By Cathy Ostlere and Dennis Garnhum

Late September, 1995. Cathy and her family are waiting for her youngest brother to call them on his birthday. For years it has been a family tradition that no matter where in the world David might be-from Australia to China to England he will call on his birthday. The day passes and by evening there has been no call. Could he have forgotten?

A month before, David and his girlfriend Sarah set sail from Ireland in their boat Mugwump, headed for the tropical island of Madeira. What should have been a two-week journey becomes a mystery as days and months pass with no sign of the missing boat. Unable to wait helplessly at home, Cathy travels to Madeira determined to uncover information, or better yet, find her missing brother. Instead of finding answers, the beautiful and sensual island of Madeira stirs Cathy's longings and she begins to examine the choices she has made in her own life. How can she care for her three young children and a husband recovering from cancer, when she no longer sleeps, and is up every night wondering what happened to Mugwump?"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1897289685
• ISBN13: 9781897289686
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Scirocco Drama
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Lost = amazing

Lost is the inaugural and award-winning novel of creative non-fiction from Cathy Ostlere. What began as a collection of poems has spiraled into a full-fledged lyrical journey describing the grief of losing a sibling. David and Sarah, Ostlere's brother and his girlfriend, go missing on the Atlantic during a 1200-mile journey from the coast of Ireland to the island of Madeira. Lost invites readers along to witness Ostlere's heartbreaking memories of her brother's upbringing, unique personality, and beloved place within numerous families. Such a great loss subsequently leads Ostlere to carefully examine her own life choices, including her land-bound duties as a wife and mother. Written with honesty and style, Lost is sure to strike a compelling chord with any brother or sister. Many thanks to Mini Book Expo for Bloggers and Key Porter Books for giving me the opportunity to read this superb work! More of my book reviews can be found here: www.libraryscenester.wordpress.com