West to the Dawn is an inspirational story of courage, hope and adventure. Devastated by the suicide of her husband, Jackie had a choice: to retreat and withdraw, nursing the guilt that overwhelmed her, or find a way to reconcile the beautiful years they spent together and the cause of his actions. The idea of a pilgrimage, a running away to find time to be alone, to think, became her quest. When an opportunity to teach in Thailand presented itself, she grasped it, and fled West. West to the Dawn tells of one lone woman's adventures while living for two years in the Golden Triangle of Northern Thailand. At the same time she is exploring and experiencing this exotic, unfamiliar culture, Jackie reviews events leading up to her husband's death. By the end of the story, the reader will feel they know Thailand, and will also have learned how Jackie's experiences released her from her guilt and enabled her to find healing and peace.