Leaving Shangrila

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781630476847
  • Dimensions: 152 x 228mm
  • Publication Date: 26 May 2016
  • Publisher: Morgan James Publishing llc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
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"Leaving Shangrila: The True Story of a Girl, Her Transformation and Her Eventual Escape", is the captivating memoir of a charmingly complex heroine.

Isabelle Gecils paints a colorful world as she tells the tale of how she forged her own path in the midst of turmoil. The story, set in Brazil where she grew up, is populated with fascinating characters, both good and bad. From a narcissistic mother to her perpetually flawed lovers to three resilient sisters, Leaving Shangrila’s motley crew make for an endlessly intriguing storyline.

"Leaving Shangrila" begins with young Isabelle, trapped in a hellish world. Surrounded by lies, manipulation, and abuse, Isabelle is desperate to escape the adversity of this place. Filled with tremendous strength and an unyielding drive to survive, she begins her journey toward freedom and self-realization.

Through the trials and obstacles along the way, Isabelle goes back and forth to balance who she is with what she must do to survive. With themes of perseverance, self-reliance, and the resilience of the human spirit, "Leaving Shangrila: The True Story of a Girl, Her Transformation and Her Eventual Escape" highlights the important character traits one discovers on the path to finding their self. Truly empowering and inspirational, readers everywhere will relate to this coming of age story.

Isabelle Gecils grew up in Shangrila, a remote farm in a lush jungle in Brazil. Leaving Shangrila is the story of Isabelle’s journey from a life others choose for her to one she created for herself. To support the writing of this memoir, Isabelle completed the Stanford Creative Nonfiction Writing certificate program. She currently lives in Saratoga, California, with her soon-to-be-husband, their four sons, and two cats.

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