The Penthouse and the Empty Chair

The Journey ContinuesFor years, Julia Gyles believed healing was the destination. After rediscovering her son, embracing the love of her husband Gabriel, and leaving behind a successful corporate career, she finally found the peace she had spent a lifetime searching for along the breathtaking Pacific coast of British Columbia. Surrounded by family, purpose, and the quiet rhythm of the ocean, she believes the most meaningful chapters of her life have already been written.Then one unexpected invitation changes everything.Reluctantly accepting the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at Canada’s largest Women in Leadership Conference, Julia has no idea that a single speech will awaken something far greater than she ever imagined. As hundreds of women patiently wait to meet her afterward, she begins listening to stories that mirror her own. Each conversation, each manuscript, and each voice searching to be heard leads Julia to discover a purpose beyond personal success, one that will challenge her to think bigger than she ever has before.As her memoir, Diary of a Corporate Black Woman, touches readers across the country, Julia finds herself standing at the crossroads of a new dream.Perfect for readers of contemporary women’s fiction, emotional family dramas, and uplifting stories of hope and redemption, this unforgettable trilogy novel reminds us that the greatest discoveries are rarely about finding someone else.