"Selah in the Storm-a sailors' odyssey that tugs at your heart to understand that life can change on a dime. Captains Ana and Bob discover that turbulence can be worse on land than on the sea. Charting a course on water can be difficult, but navigating the medical system on land-nearly impossible. This is a story of survival, perseverance, and resilience; and that faith, hope and love chart the path to healing."
-Shed Boren, LCSW, PhD, President and CEO,Camillus House and Health
"When I first met author Ana Donovitch, she told me she wanted her book to be different than most other books about trauma.
Now holding her finished book, she made good on that promise. Her stories are boldly transparent, showing all sides of her traumatic season of life. It's not what I expected; yes, there's despair and heartache, but also suspense, creativity and humor.
The story takes place on land and sea. Sail with Ana and you'll discover the joy of living in the present reality and surviving the trauma of devastation. One thing is for sure. Ana has a heart to help the millions who are hurting from trauma, TBI, and PTSD. These are loaded labels for many but in Ana's mind, each person has a name and a story."
-Kary Oberbrunner, Author, Founder of Igniting Souls
"An honest depiction of the strength, faith and courage it takes "stay afloat" after an unthinkable tragedy. This story will challenge and encourage all those who are desperately clinging to hope that healing is possible."
-Heather Hendry, LMHC, Wellspring Counseling, Inc.
"In a well-written, gripping recounting we see how focus, endurance and problem solving, all skills that are inherent to sailing, helped Captains Ana and Bob navigate and survive the medical and legal issues they faced. This is a deeply personal story that demonstrates how strength, perseverance, friendship and faith can overcome some of the most difficult challenges life can throw at you."
-Captains Margie & Harold Ochstein, Owners of Island Dreamer Sailing
"The ultimate goal of anyone going through a brain injury (or any other traumatic event) is finding peace with their "new you." That might include finding a new passion or finding a way to return to your old passion with new limitations. Selah in the Storm provides needed encouragement to help anyone get through the tough storms and eventually move forward with their new life."
-Kathie Sell, Brain Injury Association of Michigan
"You will have trouble putting the book down! Ana has captured the horror and fear of a sudden injury to a loved one. Bob and her story is one of love, faith and hope."
-Martha Nield, Vice Chair Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of Michigan
"Trauma struck... It was then we learned about Ana and Bob's talents, not just as sailing captains, but as a couple. Selah in the Storm tells their fascinating story. My heart goes with them as they sail on."
-Brenda Wempner, Program Development, American Sailing Association
"Wow. What a read! Bob and Ana's compassion, humor, authenticity, attitude and love for one another and for sailing is infectious and inspiring. In the end, these gifts and their extensive 'time on the water and at the helm' is what has enabled them to navigate unknown rough waters and come out the other side of this storm called trauma."
-Dave & Kristen Conrad, Great Lakes Sailing Company
"This is the story of two lives. A story of courage and perseverance under challenge, of love pushing past the unknown. A story of faith, even though questioned, bringing these two sailing mates through the biggest storm of their lives. A must read for anyone who has ever faced an unexpected twist in their well-laid plans."
-Edith Wysocki, Occupational Therapist
