About the Book

Shipwreck at Sleeping Bear explores the positive affect a region and it's people can have when one becomes an adult. This transition is experienced through the eyes of three families, each from a different cultural or social environment.

Shipwreck at Sleeping Bear is narrated by three young adults who struggle with timeless issues. One youth comes from "old money", another from a working-class family, and the third from an ancient Native American village hidden deep in the forest. Each is following a clear path to adulthood on a trail blazed by their ancestors. No one questions his or her direction. No one, that is, until this fateful summer, when the trio helps two very different civilizations learn to live together.

Shipwreck at Sleeping Bear pays homage to the natural beauty of northwest Michigan and the spiritual magnificence of a Great Lakes summer. It is an adventure that celebrates the value of personal character, promotes cultural diversity, and honors true love.

About the Author

Robin Shutt has lived, worked, vacationed, and played in the regions written about in Shipwreck at Sleeping Bear. Robin's interests include shipwreck diving, Native American spirituality, competitive swimming, Michigan history, and hospitality. Robin now lives in Upstate New York and works as a business etiquette expert, public speaker, and management trainer. Robin previously served as a university professor, collegiate swim coach, hospitality professional, and newspaper opinion page writer. This is Robin's first novel.