(True) Saltwater Stories Book Club

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

9000 Babcock Blvd Allison Park, PA 15101 United States
Retreat Center Lounge
5/29/2026-6/26/2026
1:30 PM-3:30 PM EDT on Fri

(True) Saltwater Stories Book Club

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

The course isn't about writing the perfect story. It's about finding the story you didn't know you had in you. Open to anyone who has a passion for words and a willingness to share them.

Set sail on a compelling literary journey that explores the human stories behind life on the water—where love, ambition, danger, and resilience collide. This book club brings together three powerful works: Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst, The Seacaptain’s Wife by Tilar Mazzeo, and The Gales of November by John Bacon.

 

If you are interested in maritime history, human drama, memorable characters and great storytelling, join us as we explore these true stories of maritime adventure. 

 

This class will meet three Fridays as listed with the title.

 

May 29 - Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst

June 12 - The Seacaptain's Wife by Tilar Mazzeo

June 26 - The Gales of November by John Bacon

Garrett, Natasha
Natasha Garrett

Dr. Garrett holds a Ph.D. in international education from the University of Pittsburgh. She previously served as the director of International Student Services and as an instructor in the International Studies and Communications Departments at La Roche. She now works as the Assistant Director, Student Success and Global Readiness at the University of Pittsburgh. As a Macedonian in Pittsburgh, she is passionate about everything cross-cultural—education, literature, art, food/drinks and people.