Take My Breath Away

About the Book

It is 1966 when Bridget Danner loses her father, the one person in the world who makes her feel seen and heard. As she helps her alcoholic mother prepare for the funeral, Bridget feels a sense of impending doom. Although she knows her life will be forever changed in this moment, she never could have predicted its impact on her future. While doing her best to battle her overwhelming grief, Bridget is invited to a party. When she is offered a drink from a bottle of vodka, Bridget starts to feel good for the first time in a long while. Alcohol quickly becomes her new friend. After she escapes her crazy clan and begins creating a life of wonder, tragedy, love, and miraculous experiences, Bridget becomes engulfed in the darkness of her drinking obsession. She suddenly uncovers transforming secrets that lead to realizations and forgiveness.

About the Author

Claudia Post Jaffa earned a BA in English and drama, and attended the Stella Adler School of Drama in New York. After acting in plays including an off-Broadway play, she taught drama, English, yoga, and music before becoming a medical sales rep. Today, she resides in Baltimore with her husband where she enjoys gardening, dancing, and other activities. Take My Breath Away is her debut novel.