About this Event
Join us for a special event with Kate Washington, author of Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims . This event is free, but we appreciate your RSVP below so we can plan for your attendance.
ABOUT THE BOOK
“A poignant portrait of a woman stepping into her power in middle age.” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“[An] openhearted memoir . . . Funny, heartbreaking, and inspirational, it’s an invigorating account that will strike a chord with readers of all ages who are looking to refresh their lives.” — Publishers Weekly
“Midstream gives us not only a beautiful story of becoming but a road map for anyone taking on a new chapter in life. Washington’s honesty and vulnerability are breaths of fresh air.” — Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play
A memoir of jumping feet first into a new life, reclaiming long-forgotten joys, and discovering a renewed sense of self after divorce, offering a fresh vision of midlife to women who have abandoned themselves in the service of others.
As Kate Washington approached her 50th birthday, she was also contemplating ending a 23-year marriage in which she had become so focused on serving others that she’d lost her sense of self. To find herself again, she embarked on what she calls the 50 Dunks Project.
The rules: Go to 50 different bodies of water—swimming holes, hot springs, rivers, lakes, creeks, and oceans. Immerse fully, head under water. Chronicle the dunk with a picture and a post. Complete the challenge by the time she turned 50.
Largely set in Kate’s native California but taking us as far as southern France, dunking us in the waters of the American River, Lake Tenaya, Big Chico Creek, the Rive Gard, and beyond, Kate shares the highlights of her 50 Dunk challenge—including dozens of fantastic, semi-secret places to swim.
Along the way, she combines self-examination, wry humor, lyrical description, and cultural critique to illuminate the factors that so often cause women to lose themselves. Midstream makes the case for embracing joy and pleasure as a necessary act of resistance, both for individuals and for the culture at large.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kate Washington is the author of Already Toast and a frequent speaker about her experience as a caregiver. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Time, Huffpost, and many other publications. She lives in Sacramento. Connect with her at kawashington.com.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Napa Bookmine, 1625 2nd Street, Napa, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 32.91
