My Turquoise Years

Set in Vancouver Island in 1960, "My Turquoise Years" is a humorous and heartfelt memoir centered around Marion Farrant's fourteenth summer, capturing a nostalgic glimpse of adolescence during a vibrant era marked by family dynamics, pop culture, and societal shifts. Through wit and tenderness, the story explores Marion’s changing life as her mother, Nancy, visits after years of glamorous stories from her travels. This engaging account offers a sincere reflection on growing up during a colorful and transformative time.