Announcing Brenda's New Book...

NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

Sink or Swim, Tales from the Deep End of Everywhere

A bright, happy, little book about staying positive when life is like a crashing ocean storm. Quotes and stories about staying afloat in high water and being present and grateful when the tide recedes, the waves tickle the toes and your journey is revealed in footprints in the sand.

"Brenda Kelley Kim is to the Age of Twitter what Erma Bombeck was to the Age of the Perm. While sharing her no-nonsense insights on the perpetual challenges of society, gender, family, and texting in traffic, she will laugh you right off your elliptical trainer. Admittedly, Erma’s advice hasn’t gone out of date, but what did she know about genetically modified foods, midlife hip replacements, the tyranny of Lulu Lemon (whoever she is), or . . . wait for it . . . the life-changing sport of badminton? Warning: not to be consumed while operating heavy machinery."  Julia Glass, National Book Award–winning author of And the Dark Sacred Night

GateHouse Media Columnist Brenda Kelley Kim’s first book, “Sink or Swim: Tales from the Deep End of Everywhere” is about what to do when the tide is high and the waves are crashing about. Days that bring bad attitudes, disappointment and even devastating health news mean that sinking isn’t an option and swimming will get you back to shore. Irish wit with a side of sarcasm is served up fresh on every page and while it’s all mostly true, there’s a sense of listening to a well-told tall tale.

With quotes at the beginning of each chapter, experiences unfold about family, friendship and making a life rather than just a living. Kelley Kim channels the power of hope, fun shoes and the occasional glass of wine into a positive spin on how to stay out of the deep end and take what each day brings without going under.