She thought she knew who she was... until life had other plans.Palm Beach, Florida. 1960.Fifteen-year-old Audrey McGinnis has an opinion about everything-her annoying older sister, her loyal best friend Robin, lazy summer days at the beach, and the future she believes she has all figured out. Growing up in a successful but busy family, Audrey dreams of adventure beyond the shores of Florida.A summer job in the Florida Keys seems like nothing more than babysitting for a wealthy family. Instead, it becomes the first step toward adulthood, introducing her to new places, unforgettable friendships, and the complicated realities of the adult world.But life can change in a single night.Forced to rebuild after a devastating tragedy, Audrey refuses to let one terrible moment define her. As the years pass, she leaves Florida behind for the excitement of New York City, where she and Robin chase independence, new careers, first loves, unexpected reunions, and mysteries that pull Audrey deeper into a world she never imagined.Told in Audrey's candid, humorous, and heartfelt voice, The Life of Audrey: In the Beginning is a coming-of-age novel about resilience, friendship, family, heartbreak, and finding the strength to keep moving forward when life refuses to go according to plan.Because every extraordinary life begins with one ordinary girl... and the courage to write her own story.
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