Against the Wind — Michele Carter

'Against the Wind' is the story of one man's journey to discover the difference between illusion and reality. Aidan Malone must learn a difficult truth: unrealistic attachment to a woman can only lead to suffering. He believes Kit Bennett is the love of his life, but she sees it differently. How will he ever detach himself from his dream? This historical fiction spans the years from 1920 to 1933 as the hero travels from Ireland, New York, Canada and California. When Aidan meets Katherine Bennett in Kilcormac, Ireland he believes he has met the love of his life, even though he's only 15. He follows her across the Atlantic Ocean to the exotic streets of Broadway, but unexpectedly discovers she is pursuing a separate dream from his. She wants to be an actress in the theatre, not the lover of a childhood friend. What's a man to do? Aidan begins a lengthy and at times humorous journey through an America peopled with actors, playwrights, directors, and showgirls. His goal is to find his true calling, his purpose in life, but the self-examined life has its pitfalls. Always at the back of his mind looms the image of Katherine. Is he obsessed or is there another reason why he feels drawn to this exciting young woman?