Finally Awake

About the Book

"Patten has a beautiful gift of storytelling. From the first page to the last, the reader is drawn-in with Patten's clarity and warmth of style. A genuine original voice."

-Donna S. Kline, Author An American Virtuoso on the World Stage

"Readers will enjoy Patten's vivid dramatic descriptions of Spanish life that few tourists ever get to see. They will feel they have traveled to some of the small fishing villages and even become acquainted with the inhabitants."

-Marilyn Kessler, Publisher The Ark newspaper Tiburon, California

Discontented with her inane life, Rachel Sloane searches for change. She is unwilling to continue the path her mother set, one of material pleasures and self-indulgence. A lost nephew of Rachel's Peruvian maid provides the opportunity for Rachel to recast her life, sending her off to Spain for new adventures, exploits and even romance. Rachel finally awakens to a purposeful life.

About the Author

Barbara Patten was born in Illinois and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. After receiving her B.A. degree at the University of California at Los Angeles she worked in the business world for two years, then married. When her son and daughter were in high school, she returned to college and acquired a teaching credential.

After retiring from a twenty-five-year career in education, Patten began to write. Her first novel was LIFE?S CONNECTIONS. Now she continues to devote her time to writing, volunteering, and traveling.