This is an incredible story of a woman who faces life with courage and who decides to change her stars, a story that is filled with many lessons. Through hardship, Gina weaves herself a path through life, creating success for herself, but for how long can she keep it? Watch as she discovers the most wonderful lessons of life and as she grows to create her destiny watch as she learns the dread truth that life could be held together by a very fragile thread in spite of our successes, and that we could lose everything with the snap of a finger. Gina lost her father when she was a small girl and now her mother abandons Gina to herself when she has just turned thirteen, after securing her a job to wash dishes. But it is mostly the story of her crucible of pain and how she allows it to shape her destiny, an inspiring and entertaining story. Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' FavoriteĪ Tempest Soul by Oliver Phipps is a coming-of-age story that explores Gina Falcone’s growth curve, the challenges she has to face, and the vicissitudes of her life. Currently Oliver and family reside happily in the U.S. In 2004 Oliver published his first book and continues writing articles and stories under various pseudonyms. After exploring the Yukon and Northwest territories of Canada as well as the Arctic Circle the team traveled over the Top of the World highway to Alaska.ġ999-2000 Oliver traveled through Asia, visiting Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries.

Leaving in April of 1997 Oliver and company traveled up the historic AL-CAN highway. However rather than form a new band the two put together an expedition plan to travel to Northern Canada and Alaska to prospect for gold. Oliver along with a good friend, that was a guitarist got together to form a new band in early spring of 1997. During this time Oliver also began writing short stories and articles.Īfter playing for thousands in the fall and winter of 1996 Oliver’s band abruptly disbanded. He enjoyed traveling, playing percussion and writing lyrics for popular bands. In the late 1980s through mid 90s Oliver perused his love of music.

Oliver served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army and studied at MSC.

A Tempest Soul by Oliver Phipps