Real Family: Eileen's Search for Humility

She Crossed an Ocean to Escape the Girl She Used to Be

Eileen Spivey traded the wealthy, insulated cul-de-sacs of Virginia for the rugged peaks of the Himalayas, seeking a fresh start as a Peace Corps volunteer. But the guilt of betraying her closest friends is a ghost that refuses to be left behind.

After a devastating bicycle accident leaves her trapped in a mystical, hidden valley, Eileen must face a profound psychological reckoning guided by ancient folklore. Stripped of her materialism and forced to survive the brutal winter elements, she must rebuild her soul from the ground up.

Eileen discovers that true survival means surrendering her pride to finally build a real family. This is a companion novel to Real Family.

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Meet the Characters

Eileen Nicole Spivey

Born: Jun 1, 1972

Eileen Nicole Spivey traded the wealthy, insulated cul-de-sacs of Virginia for the rugged peaks of the Himalayas, seeking a fresh start as a Peace Corps volunteer. But the guilt of betraying her closest friends is a ghost that refuses to be left behind. After a devastating bicycle accident leaves her trapped in a mystical, hidden valley, Eileen must face a profound psychological reckoning guided by ancient folklore. Stripped of her materialism and forced to survive the brutal winter elements, she must rebuild her soul from the ground up to discover the true meaning of family.