Deborah Gilson shares engaging confessions, implying how vital it is to learn from other people. Something Promising is the written version of a five-star drama based on real life events. Gilson's memoir describes exciting, emotional and unexpected experiences in humorous to painfully perceptive, gripping accounts. These narratives shed light on her intimate moments of vulnerability, which hits home with readers. Gilson's authentic, off-topic sequence of events reveals fascinating personal insight in this compelling collection. Something Promising is inviting, inquisitive and engaging, sparking imagination within the reader. These short, great essays by a talented writer are so vivid you feel you are experiencing the stories. Deborah Gilson's versatile, new voice literally changes lives.In Something Promising, Deborah Gilson's devoted readers look forward to 18 more spectacular true stories of her sensational life. Excerpts separated by * symbol.* In 1895, Deborah stood at the edge of the cliffs, looking 700 feet below to the massive rocks. At 19 years of age, her pregnancy and life would end in a few moments. * Deborah noticed a handsome man in his early 20s sitting on the sidewalk holding a sign reading: Hungry and Homeless. She grabbed a banana from her bag, walked over and sat down next to him.* Nancy was standing on Jones Street, in the heart of the Tenderloin District in San Francisco, California where Deborah parked to visit her aunt. Deborah asked Nancy whether she was waiting for a ride to work. Nancy replied, "Well, you could say that, I suppose. I'm a prostitute."* Deborah was driving from Germany to Switzerland with her toddler son in the back seat. She noticed a line of armed guards standing before the border between Switzerland and Germany. At that moment, Deborah stopped frozen in terror.* The night before the big event, Deborah tossed and turned in anticipation of seeing the Dalai Lama. Finally, the moment arrived. He walked out and the crowd clapped with thunderous applause.* Deborah had been busting ghosts since she was a young girl. She spoke to the man who was murdered in 1884 and then, to his suspected murderer.* Deborah's heard his name a thousand times throughout her life. He's an icon to millions around the world. She's dreamed of him swimming nude in the warm waters. She's watched as he pulls his lanky body out of the waters to lie next to his forever lady love.* Astral travel's been natural for Deborah since she was a young girl. That night, she traveled in a sitting position, with her legs extended in front, to the Other Side.* The instant John and Deborah locked eyes, their lives were forever changed. With their hearts aching, Deborah left her first love and returned to the Mainland.