Forever Fly Free - by Jenny Brandemuehl (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A powerful story of love and hope in the face of overwhelming tragedy, offering a captivating reminder that we all have the strength to rebuild, heal, and find love again.

When Jenny and Mark first cross paths at a New York tech company, their lives couldn't seem more different. Jenny was born in New York but raised as a Chinese American expat in Hong Kong, Taipei, and Kuala Lumpur, so different from Mark, who grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm. Yet their shared love for adventure and deep curiosity about life pull them together, igniting a passionate bond. With two sons and thriving Silicon Valley careers, they build what seems like the perfect life.

But in an instant, everything changes. When Mark's small plane crashes after takeoff from Scottsdale Airport, he survives but is left with life-threatening burns, plunging their family into unimaginable turmoil. As Mark fights for his life at the Arizona Burn Center, Jenny's world shatters--yet through a series of miracles, flickers of hope emerge.

Forever Fly Free tells the poignant story of Jenny's transformative journey--one marked by love, loss, and a resilience she never knew she possessed. As tragedy strikes again, Jenny is forced to look within, rediscovering herself in the process. In the face of heartache, she rebuilds her life with newfound strength, learning that love can heal in ways she never imagined.

This is the story of an ordinary woman thrust into extraordinary circumstances, who rises above it all with a deeper sense of gratitude, purpose, and a heart open to love once more.

About the Author

Jenny Brandemuehl was born in Queens, New York and was educated at Wellesley College and received a master's degree in Human Resources and Organization Development from the University of San Francisco. She grew up in New York, New Jersey, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia. She spent most of her career in leadership roles at Silicon Valley and fashion companies, most recently as Chief People Officer for Chegg and previously at JDS Uniphase, Gap Inc. and Hewlett Packard. She is a passionate advocate for the empowerment of women leaders, having served on the Board of Directors for Women's Initiative for Self Employment in Oakland, California, and Wellesley College's Business Leadership Council. She splits time between Lake Tahoe, Northern and Southern California with her partner, Robert.