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Ms. Martin's story is one of heartbreak, happiness, self-discovery (and, at times, self-loathing) and dogged persistence in her pursuit of achieving her dream of a romantic future. In this true narrative, she often loses herself, along with her heart, in many a dismaying relationship that starts with such promise, only to end in hurt and devastating disappointment. But she learns from each and every one of them and, ultimately, discovers her true, inner self--and amazing strengths--through these experiences. This true story takes place in fast-paced, dynamic city environments, full of beautiful, young women just like her, carving out extraordinary careers while trying to find that icing on the cake. We are both CERTAIN many of her peers will relate, which is why she wanted to tell her story. She wanted to save today's young women precious time and emotional investment in dead-end, unhealthy and potentially dangerous relationships.
About the author
Janet L. Parkhurst is a former advertising and marketing copywriter whose true love for writing involves "real life and real people". So when Ashley Martin contacted her about telling her story, Janet jumped at the opportunity. In A Second Pair of Eyes, she has made it her mission to tenderly portray a sincere, very transparent young career woman, whose personal life dream is shared by so many others. Ms. Parkhurst has also penned The Wild Flowers, a humorous, sad and sensitive tome about growing up in the highly controversial 1960s, The Bear That Wouldn't Share, an elaborately rhymed picture book for children in their impressionable years, and The Over-40, Get-Fit, Not-Fat Plan (no real explanation needed, here.)* She hopes to continue working with Ms. Martin on future projects, which may include a sequel to A Second Pair of Eyes.
