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“California Golden” by Melanie Benjamin is a captivating novel that delves into the lives of two sisters navigating the exhilarating yet tumultuous early years of California’s surf scene in the 1960s.
Against the backdrop of endless sunny days and neon-lit nights in Southern California, the Donnelly sisters, Mindy and Ginger, grapple with the unconventional lifestyle of their legendary female surfer mother, Carol Donelly. In an era when societal norms expect women to be housewives, Carol defies expectations, challenging the male-dominated surf culture. As Mindy and Ginger grow up amidst their mother’s absence both physically on the beach and emotionally at home, they find solace in the waves. Mindy’s natural surfing talent propels her into a world of celebrity and parties, while Ginger seeks her own community within the counterculture of drugs and cults. Through the highs and lows of their divergent paths, their unbreakable sisterly bond endures, forged by the emotional scars of their unconventional upbringing.
Set against a backdrop of shifting societal norms, “California Golden Melanie Benjamin ePUB” is a poignant exploration of family, ambition, sacrifice, and the enduring connections that weather life’s turbulent waves.
| Book Name | California Golden: A Novel |
| Author | Melanie Benjamin |
| Language | English |
| First Released Date | August 8, 2023 |
| File Type | PDF, ePUB, Audiobook, Free Kindle |