The compelling memoirs of Geraldine Brown Giomblanco Geraldina and the compass rose it is an inspiring read that encourages self-reflection and action. By telling its story in the most sincere way, the book leaves behind a single person and gradually reveals its reflective surface on which the reader’s own psyche is reflected.
The novel closely follows a woman’s life throughout the major spheres of her life: faith, family, career, and love. Throughout the pages, Geri cleverly tries to find the balance between all of these, which turns out to be far from an easy task. Yet even in the darkest hours, at least one thing remains constant and guides her safely through hardships: a strong devotion that gushes from her beloved grandmother. When least expected, but most needed, subtle divine interventions illuminate the right path.
Geri is a great personality who does not hesitate to rely on ingenuity and instinct to propel her in her career and guide her in personal matters. Still, he is constantly reminded that the road to success is not easy. Often, he presses the stop button and gathers all his strength to restart in the hope of a better result. The final reward is well worth it, as it grows closer and closer to your aspiration. After flipping through a magazine, an image had a great impact on her and served as the embodiment of a successful businesswoman. Striving to grow into that bright image, it ends up becoming so much more. Behind the aesthetic lies a smart business brain and the courage to break the mold.
Beyond the ups and downs, Geri’s career seems to be on a general upward trend, something that can’t be easily said about her love life. She appears to be a lucky charm for many of her friends by playing a hand to pair them with a Mister Right, but she is having trouble finding the same kind of luck. Geraldine Brown Giomblanco takes us behind closed curtains and reveals some of her most intimate thoughts and actions in a frank and considerate tone. She does not shy away from pain and anguish, or passion and blind love. Trying to balance emotions and rationality in romance is a challenging task, but rely on both of you to try and undo some of the most difficult relationships.
Yet it is Geraldine Brown Giomblanco’s honesty and courage to unravel her life story that makes the novel so compelling. Whether in the big picture or in the smallest details, certainly every reader will find a part of himself or herself in the pages of the author’s life.