Crisp Whites

Surviving the pitfalls of a cross-cultural marriage, Nina, who is Irish, and her Greek husband, Stavros, are living a typical Australian love story. They have stuck together through the highs and lows, and their lives seem to be stable at last. But although Nina is a faithful wife and a joyful mother, she is also restless, craving something more from life. Making a radical detour, and in the face of her husband's doubts, Nina joins the Navy at age 33. Crisp Whites tells the story of her initial training, which turns out to be the most life-changing six months of all of her years. Tested beyond all her expectations, Nina begins to doubt her decision and wonders just what she has gotten herself into, as all of her assumptions about life are turned upside down. Thrown together with a motley crew of 25 men and women, Nina and the rest of the division must overcome physical, mental and emotional hurdles. Nina finds herself challenged and exhausted, but she is tougher than she ever realized. Join her tightly knit group as they learn weaponry, sea survival and the tremendous dangers that exist in the war-torn world around us. Author Noelani Morrell lives with her husband and two children in Brisbane, Australia. She believes that "love always helps" in any situation. She finds time to write during her 90-minute train commute to work, and gets so involved that she sometimes misses her station. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/CrispWhites.html