The Mountaintop

About the Book

The Mountaintop is a riveting family saga of survival and overcoming hardship through grit and determination; a relentless 100-year odyssey of four generations of struggle and hope. Written as an historical document and ancestral biography, the story is unique, intriguing and shocking – keeping the reader wanting to know more. The author does a fine job interweaving historical facts, chronologically detailing the account of her own and her family’s life. Timeliness of political and social events are conveyed throughout her entire narrative, giving the reader relatable references to the times and attitudes of that era, such as the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, the Great Wars and other world events. The relationship to the epiphany she had about her life in an abusive childhood after her father’s death and later marriage, lends aptly to the title of this work. The hardships she endured were necessary encounters in order to build up to the spiritual awakening she underwent, and speaks to the determined ability she has as a woman, a person of faith, her values and her inner strength. This story will capture your attention, and inspires the reader to never give up hope. (Review by 1776 Productions)

About the Author

Ruth Rodgers has been a life long student of political and world affairs, and has a diverse professional background. For several years she was offi ce manager of her husband’s business. She worked in the legal profession in law fi rms and the Offi ce of Counsel to the Governor during Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s Administration in New York. A lover of art and interior design, she worked in those areas, as well as in real estate. Over the past 20 years she has traveled extensively to many countries in Europe with each of two of her daughters, and other friends. She presently resides in Southern California enjoying her family, her two precious little dogs, writing and gardening. She is a member of The Unity Center, an all-inclusive spiritual community in San Diego, and is active in volunteer work. Email: ruth@themountaintop5.com