Coming Ashore by Catherine Gildiner Summary
Overview of Coming Ashore
In "Coming Ashore," Catherine Gildiner's acclaimed final memoir, readers journey through the rebellious late 1960s from Oxford to riot-torn Cleveland. The New York Times bestselling author delivers what Publishers Weekly called "an irresistible roller-coaster ride full of humor, wise insights, and poignant reflections."
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The late 1960s threw Catherine McClure into a perfect storm of personal and political upheaval. FBI agents at her door revealed a shocking truth: her political activism had entangled her with individuals involved in drugs and murder. How could she have been so blind? The causes that once seemed righteous now appeared tainted by violence. With her worldview shattered, Catherine fled to Oxford University - an opportunity previously declined in favor of what she now recognized as misguided activism. What does one pack when fleeing one life for another? Each item placed in her suitcase represented a choice about who she wanted to become. The voyage across the Atlantic carried more than just physical transition; it was an internal migration from naivete to wisdom. As the English coastline appeared on the horizon, Catherine stood at the threshold of transformation, her past self receding with the American shoreline. Isn't it remarkable how we often find our true direction only after losing our way? Oxford's ancient halls promised intellectual rigor and a fresh start, but could stone walls really provide shelter from the storms of her past? The academic haven awaited, but Catherine would soon discover that changing locations doesn't automatically change who we are - it simply provides new contexts in which to discover ourselves.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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