The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith

My daughter Lily is on a cruise to Alaska with her dad this week. I am so happy for her to be on this adventure, cruising around such a beautiful destination. Her trip reminded me of this book, "The Unsinkable Greta James" by Jennifer E. Smith. This novel is about a young-woman who goes on a cruise with her father, albeit begrudgingly. The trip was supposed to be an anniversary present for her mother, Helen, and father, Conrad, but when her mother passes away, that plan is cancelled. Three months later, Greta decides to go on the cruise with her dad instead, in honor of her late mother. The only problem is that Greta's relationship with her dad is strained. The issue is that he does not approve of her profession as a working, and somewhat famous, indie-musician. While her mother was her biggest fan and supporter, her father is more conflicted about her seemingly unstable line of work. One of the best things about a cruise is the people you meet on board, and Greta meets a possible love interest, historian Ben, who is on board as a lecturer teaching about Jack London's "The Call of the Wild." During the week-long cruise through Alaska, Greta and her father must come to terms with their grief, and see how they might find a way to navigate their new relationship moving forward. If you like adventures on the sea, and a good father-daughter story, this is a great September book for you. To buy this book on Amazon click here.