Books with author Amy Waeschle

A devoted ER doctor. Her neglectful mother. Can a journey of a lifetime heal their troubled past?Dr. Lorna Jacob yearns for something she’s never had: a deep family connection. But when her estranged mother shows up in the ER, she becomes caught in the current of obligation, guilt, and anger. The discovery of a terminal illness forces an agonizing choice: walk away for good or give one last chance to a relationship that died long ago. After her mother disappears once again, Lorna's desire to finally understand her past leads her to a small Mexican town with big waves. But to help her mother fulfill a dying wish, she must embark on a terrifying journey. And as a powerful storm rolls in, Lorna must make a choice that could haunt her forever. Pushing herself to her limits, will Lorna's quest end in heartbreak or freedom? Going Over the Falls is a touching tale of women’s fiction. If you like exotic locales, complex relationships, and the healing power of love and forgiveness, then you’ll adore Amy Waeschle’s powerful novel.Buy Going Over the Falls to unlock a family's last chance today…

A gripping family saga crossed with a thrilling adventure, Going Over the Falls is a tribute to the healing powers of love, the lengths we are willing to go to protect our family, and trusting our inner compass. Dr. Lorna Jacob's world turns upside-down when her estranged mother, Alex arrives in her E.R. needing care for a mysterious illness. After a painful childhood trying to keep up with the surf-obsessed and neglectful Alex, caring for her rips open her fragile heart. But before Lorna can deliver the prognosis--an aggressive form of cancer--Alex disappears. Unable to turn her back on the enigmatic Alex, Lorna leaves behind her career and the man of her dreams to search for the woman who so often abandoned her for the waves. The adventure, however, proves disastrous at every turn. By the time Lorna finally locates Alex, deep in Mexico, her condition has deteriorated. Though Lorna easily fills the role of caregiver, the emotional connectoin she craves remains frustratingly out of reach. When Alex presses Lorna for one last surf adventure, Lorna agrees, hoping for one last chance to make things right. But a tragic accident forces Lorna to make an impossible choice, one that will force her to give up everything she's worked so hard to create. Her one chance at resuce will come from the man she left behind, but only if he can find her. Find out why BookLife Prize calls Going Over the Falls "An Adventurous page-turner!" by purchasing your copy today!

Whether it's a flash flood or a flood caused by a hurricane, these natural disasters are deadly. From well-known floods around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in floods and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.

When snow comes tumbling down a mountain without warning, it can bury anything and anyone in its path. From well-known avalanches around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in these disasters and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.

A wildfire can move up to 14 miles per hour, burning up everything in its path in just minutes. From well-known wildfires around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in wildfires and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.

Can you imagine being stranded under rubble after an earthquake or on top of a roof after a flood? Many people throughout history and around the world have survived natural disasters and lived to tell about it. Brave men and women risk their lives to make rescues like these time and again. Hear some of their stories as the events unfolded. Primary-source quotes and sidebars provide context and help support comprehension.

Earthquakes can reduce hundreds of buildings to piles of rubble in just seconds. In their aftermath, people can be buried for days. From well-known earthquakes around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about earthquake victims and about the valiant attempts made to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.

A wildfire can move up to 14 miles per hour, burning up everything in its path in just minutes. From well-known wildfires around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in wildfires and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.

When snow comes tumbling down a mountain without warning, it can bury anything and anyone in its path. From well-known avalanches around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in these disasters and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.

Earthquakes can reduce hundreds of buildings to piles of rubble in just seconds. In their aftermath, people can be buried for days. From well-known earthquakes around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about earthquake victims and about the valiant attempts made to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.