The Circles of the Soul Series by Inger Margaret Foster

Meg Owens, aged 48, is unexpectedly diagnosed with Breast Cancer. her journey is presented in straight forward, no-holds-barred, fact-based, graphic and often gory detail. Drifting in and out of consciousness through her painful surgical procedures, her dreams and thoughts flow, in seemingly sequential bursts of suppressed memories... moreMeg Owens, aged 48, is unexpectedly diagnosed with Breast Cancer. her journey is presented in straight forward, no-holds-barred, fact-based, graphic and often gory detail. Drifting in and out of consciousness through her painful surgical procedures, her dreams and thoughts flow, in seemingly sequential bursts of suppressed memories. Flashbacks, coupled with the parallel of navigating a canoe, and navigating through her many difficulties, merge the past with the present, blending and muting the dividing lines.A difficult mother/daughter relationship hounds her thoughts, yet helps her understand how and why she has the strength to go through the difficulties she has had to face. And she sees the common thread from childhood, where her intuitive and empathetic nature first emerge to later guide her to be the woman she had become. Her gentler father, sister, and best friend then later her supportive husband and children are whom she learns to lean on, helping her to conquer some of her challenges. And to help her to also face her losses with bravado. less

After a miraculous recovery from a deep and dark coma, Beth Barrows struggles with a strange case of amnesia, one that befuddles her doctors. In her quest to find out who she is, she retraces the steps of her life, uncertain why she cannot place events into their correct timetable. Though not strictly a sequel to The Final Canoe Ride, its characters are reunited under unusual circumstances... moreAfter a miraculous recovery from a deep and dark coma, Beth Barrows struggles with a strange case of amnesia, one that befuddles her doctors. In her quest to find out who she is, she retraces the steps of her life, uncertain why she cannot place events into their correct timetable. Though not strictly a sequel to The Final Canoe Ride, its characters are reunited under unusual circumstances. "Split Soul" gives insight into two women's journeys, both traveling on similar paths, searching to find peace within the soul. Meg's story continues, with a twist of two in the tale! less

Driven by the need to reconnect with a mysteriously connected family from the past, Grace Owens organizes a reunion at her father’s new home in Florida. Bringing virtual strangers together under one roof creates an intriguing and strange dynamic. An already surreal situation becomes further complicated by an otherworldly love triangle. Poignant moments of lingering grief contrast with warmhearted humor as lifelong bonds are formed... moreDriven by the need to reconnect with a mysteriously connected family from the past, Grace Owens organizes a reunion at her father’s new home in Florida. Bringing virtual strangers together under one roof creates an intriguing and strange dynamic. An already surreal situation becomes further complicated by an otherworldly love triangle. Poignant moments of lingering grief contrast with warmhearted humor as lifelong bonds are formed. Friendships and love, old and new, ultimately connect the characters as they explore the cycles of the soul, and the circles in which they travel. less