Book Readings for Retirees in Southwest Florida
5 videos • 4 views • by Ruth Johaningsmeir Winning the Lottery - A Tale of Retirees Navigating the Waters of Marco Island. The Canals of Cape Coral - A Novel of Retirees Weathering Southwest Florida. Both books portray life in beautiful Southwest Florida weighing the pros and cons of a tropical paradise in an area that was struck by Hurricane Ian. In the first book, Winning the Lottery, Pat and Betty are next-door neighbors who love to kayak. Pat worries about money even as property values skyrocket. When Hurricane Ian damages their homes, they kayak to safety and find the solution to their financial troubles. In the second book, The Canals of Cape Coral, Katherine and Betty are best friends from childhood and into retirement but lead different lives. Kind-hearted and trusting Katherine is scammed and Betty provides a balance of street-smarts and sarcasm to point out red flags during their trip to Italy. A turn of events leaves the widowed Katherine to weather Hurricane Ian alone except for her dog Pipsy. Can Katherine find companionship again?