I Slept with the Bears
I Slept with the Bears by David H. Carpenter, published by AuthorHouse on May 30, 2003, is a personal memoir that delves into the life of Dalton Constantine McQuaide, a divorced business consultant from St. Augustine, Florida. The narrative explores his emotional struggles following the end of his marriage due to an affair with his administrative assistant, Sophia Modigliani, who later returned to Italy. As Dalton grapples with his unrequited love and the complexities of his life, he finds himself navigating both personal and professional challenges that lead to unexpected encounters.
Readers will find a blend of biography and personal reflection as Dalton’s journey unfolds, marked by suspense and intrigue. The memoir captures his emotional turmoil while he continues to manage his consulting firm, McQuaide and Associates. As he travels to Charleston, South Carolina, he meets a cast of unusual characters that further complicate his life. The themes of love, loss, and the connection to nature are woven throughout the narrative, providing a rich backdrop to Dalton’s experiences. This edition spans 184 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with a story of resilience and self-discovery.
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Dalton Constantine McQuaide, a divorced business consultant and resident of St. Augustine, Florida found himself alone and buried in his work. His marriage had ended because of an illicit love affair with, Sophia Modigliani, his administrative assistant. She, too, eventually left him and returned to Italy because of guilt she felt over the breakup of his family. Four years later he discovered that Sophia was fighting for her life while his was hanging in the balance. His unrequited love continued to haunt him as a ghost from the past. Despite his emotional turmoil, he continued to work and run McQuaide and Associates. Eventually, a consulting job took him to Charleston, South Carolina where he met some unusual characters. On his way home one night back to St. Augustine he ran into trouble he’d never dreamed possible. He was eager to return home because of a letter he’d received from Italy in his absence. While he continued longing for Sophia, the highs and lows of his life emotionally intensified and became filled with suspense and intrigue.
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