A New Beginning

About the Book

Anderson Woodbury, a new graduate Ph D, has just realized his impossible dream and become engaged to marry April Brooker, a wealthy former professional tennis player. But almost at once he is challenged to give up his long-time ambition of becoming a Sports Psychologist to work in his grandfather's factory. And April is faced with Anderson's refusal to use any of her savings for their future together. Pressure mounts as family and friends make increasing demands on the two strong-willed professionals. Confronting one critical life decision after another, they fight to balance their dreams and responsibilities. Anderson and April must draw on all their faith, love and moral strength as each knows that the wrong choice at any point will destroy whatever chance of happiness they have.

Other titles in this series include:
Games of Consequence
Playing Advantage
April and Anderson

Other Books by John Dutch include:
April Brooker
April Brooker: The Tournament
April Brooker and Emily McLean
April Brooker: The Family

Sunshine
When I Need a Hand
On Hard Times, and other stories

About the Author

After playing and coaching rugby, playing international tennis and working as a journalist in Europe, the author obtained a PhD, then spent 25 years teaching psychology, mainly at Victoria University. He lives with his wife in the hills overlooking Wellington harbor, and is working to reduce his golfing handicap.