Passage to Peace

About the Book

Welcome aboard! Come along on an impromptu odyssey as the crew of Dreamer, a 41' sailboat, experience the profound discovery of forgiveness and inner healing in the ports of call of the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands. Each day represents the progressive spiritual steps and exercises that bring an inner peace, and an attitude of positive joy. It is our hope that this gentle passage will be duplicated in our reader's lives. Welcome aboard indeed! We pray for your safe and sure passage to peace.
Norman O'Banyon, skipper

About the Author

An education that includes four years in the US Navy, a BA from Willamette University, a MTh from Southern Methodist University, A DMin from San Ensalmo University, followed by thirty eight years as a church pastor has prepared me for writing this book on forgiveness and spiritual growth. Being the father of four dynamic daughters has given me the perspective of a healthy and growing family dynamic. Living in the Pacific Northwest has given me an appreciation for the nautical opportunities right out our door, which I enjoy often, and which is the setting for the novel. With the exception of the skipper, all the characters herein are ficticious, only the principles of personal growth are actual. I live in Renton, home of the Boeing 737 plant, and Seahawk headquarters. In retirement I have enjoyed a variety of part time jobs, such as Microsoft security, Seattle tour guide with Show Me Seattle, Boeing tour guide, Caribbean charter skipper, and currently I am a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with M&T Bank, working with senior financing. I am married to Kathy who helps me remember the birthdays of fourteen grandchildren, and three great-grandsons. We are active at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue.