Making Waves
by Libby Brown
Published by Crossroads Press
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Reviewed by Kim Bagato
Self-proclaimed serial risk takers, Libby and Stewart Brown, reveal trials and triumphs of leaving the mainstream in Making Waves.
“Dreams, not memories move the world forward,” says author Libby Brown. This phrase, partnered with determination and a clear vision, delivered the Browns to the destinations of their dreams, one after another.
The first of this three-part journey describes the creation of “This End Up,” a unique furniture business built by the innovative Browns and their partners. Listen in as the negotiations go back and forth and as they compassionately deal with woeful employees. View the benefit of a nurturing work environment and the long-term loyalty.
Seeking that rush of risk, the Browns move from a predictable life to riding the turquoise sea aboard their yacht. In this second risk, they learn how much they cannot control and how smooth sailing can be more life threatening than it may appear.
The final part of the book continues to inspire anyone who questions if the pursuit of his or her dream is worth the risk. The Browns “step out onto the entrepreneurial dance floor together one more time.” Compelled to set down roots in paradise, they spend sleepless nights and blissful afternoons planning and building the Fowl Cay Resort. It didn’t take long for the Browns to see that what worked in business stateside didn’t necessarily translate to their new homeland in the Bahamas. Desiring only to create a welcoming place for family and friends, Stewart and Libby buoyed one another through the tumultuous waters of unanswered questions and unending delays.
This is an enlightening story of risk taking and reward. The tone is not one of power-hungry spotlight seekers, but a realistic view of weathering the storms that threaten to drown dreams.
Brown’s writing is colorful, warm, and inviting. I felt like I’d spent the morning listening to a friend share her stories over a latte, leaving me energized and eager to pursue my own dreams.
Armchair Interviews says: For all who like to dream or have a dream.
Author’s Web site: http://www.MakingWavesBook.com