Swim Mom Pens Swim Novel
Summary
But, the author says, “The book is about more than swimming, as Aerin deals with the aftermath of her parents’ divorce, a stepmother and two stepsisters she doesn’t want, her mother’s PTSD and drug addiction after two tours of duty in the Middle East as an Army nurse, and her best friend’s cute twin brother.” “And,” Sciucco says, “she’s just started her senior year in her third high school.Aerin is a girl you will definitely cheer for.” Sciucco, who has never swum competitively, penned the novel after years of sitting on the bleachers for hours, waiting to watch her daughter Allison, a sprinter, swim for just a few seconds at a time.But, the author says, “The book is about more than swimming, as Aerin deals with the aftermath of her parents’ divorce, a stepmother and two stepsisters she doesn’t want, her mother’s PTSD and drug addiction after two tours of duty in the Middle East as an Army nurse, and her best friend’s cute twin brother.”“And,” Sciucco says, “she’s just started her senior year in her third high school.Aerin is a girl you will definitely cheer for.”Sciucco, who has never swum competitively, penned the novel after years of sitting on the bleachers for hours, waiting to watch her daughter Allison, a sprinter, swim for just a few seconds at a time.This book means a lot to me - and to many of the swimmers and swim parents I’ve talked to about it.”Early reviewers praise the book.“This rich, well written story, with authentic characters participating in a demanding sport, accurately supports real life issues for teens.” – Kathryn Harrison, author“This story is about growing up, learning about the complexities of life, and how our decisions can impact our future, positively or negatively.” – Vicki Tapia, author“Aerin faces big changes and big decisions.