Dewey and The Lady's Slipper

About the Book

Friendship may be a responsibility more so than an opportunity. Lots of people want to ride with you on a batteau, but what you want is someone who will help find a solution when the boat is going under (paraphrased quote from Oprah Winfrey). The captain of the Lady's Slipper Batteau reminisces about a disaster avoided because her friend finds a solution when the boat may go under! The James River is extremely high during festival week proving to be a challenge for crew of every batteau to remain safe and afloat. Her narrative is filled with excitement, humor, relief and heart warming friendship.

About the Author

Gail is a retired high school teacher. She received her B.S. in Home Economics Education from Longwood College and her M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. She serves as a certified lay speaker, Sunday School teacher and soloist in her church. Community involvement includes serving as Christmas Mother 2008, sponsoring Relay For Life teams and VP of Virginia Canals & Navigations Society. Her expertise in Early Childhood Education along with love for the James River inspired her to write a series of children's books about her adventures on a batteau. For the past twenty eight years Gail has enjoyed participating in the James River Batteau Festival. As a crew member of the all female boat--the Lady's Slipper--she has experienced fulfillment, joy and sometimes danger. Gail lives in Powhatan County, Virginia where she still volunteers in school as advisor to FCCLA (student organization). She has six grandchildren that are all featured in the true stories she writes.