“A heart-rending story of a young woman struggling to choose between two principled, passionate men she loved.”—Elizabeth Garber author of Implosion and Sailing at the Edge of Disaster

“Kept me reading late into the night with its compelling blend of emotional turmoil, scientific wonder and life aboard cramped vessels at sea.“—Liese Greensfelder, author of Accidental Shepherd

“Navigates an emotional storm . . . woven of sailing, biology, academia, and turbulent love. [A] voyage well worth taking.” —Lynn Schooler, author of The Blue Bear, Walking Home, and The Last Shot

“Seamlessly intertwines interesting, educational whale facts with an account of her larger-than-life experiences. . . described with disarming honesty and vulnerability.” —Lindy Weilgart, PhD, senior ocean noise expert for OceanCare and sperm whale specialist

"...a captivating story of the messiness and wonderfulness of human relationships. Beth speaks from her heart while taking you into the fascinating world of marine biology and the social lives of whales and dolphins.”—Christy Warren author of Flash Point: A Firefighter’s Journey Through PTSD

“The fascinating story of an adventurous woman scientist and a deep look at choosing love, Between Two Lights is ultimately about good people, even if good people get hurt along the way. This grounded memoir will stay with me.”—Andromeda Romano-Lax, author of The Deepest Lake

FOR SCIENCE, ADVENTURE, AND MEMOIR READERS: Between Two Lights reaches beyond memoir audiences to those interested in the biology, behavior, and conservation of whales and dolphins, women in science working in adventurous settings from eastern Canada to Alaska and Hawaii, and narratives of self-discovery.

FOR FANS OF WRITERS LIKE CHERYL STRAYED AND ELIZABETH GILBERT: Like Wild and Eat, Pray, Love, this memoir blends intimate personal turmoil with expansive journeys (across oceans, landscapes, and inner terrain), which will appeal to readers of transformative memoirs that connect the personal with the universal.

WRITTEN BY A MARINE MAMMAL BIOLOGIST WITH RARE EXPERIENCES: The author, who earned her master’s degree in marine biology, draws on decades of teaching about and studying whales and other marine mammals, bringing readers vivid, insider depictions of marine science, fieldwork at sea, and the challenges of navigating academia as a woman scientist.

A DEEPLY HUMAN STORY OF LOVE, INTEGRITY, AND REGRET: The author’s candid reckoning with choices she never imagined she'd make will resonate with readers who value honesty, vulnerability, the search for meaning when life diverges from our ideals, while also exploring how we build lasting human connections. This title invites readers to reflect on their own life choices, values, and transformations.

A MEMOIR THAT TRANSCENDS THE GOOD/BAD MEN DICHOTOMY: Unlike traditional stories of betrayal, this book illuminates the complexity of loving two principled, passionate men, while grappling with the author’s own values of loyalty, faithfulness, and risk.

PERFECT FOR BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: Holds immense appeal for book clubs eager for emotionally complex, beautifully told stories that cross the boundaries between love, science, adventure, and self-discovery, and will spark empathy, curiosity, and meaningful discussions.