Gail Timberlake 
The Rescue of the ‘Lady’s Slipper’ 

Anyone who enjoys action and adventure will find pleasure in this account of a days journey with the all female crew on a long boat called the Ladys Slipper. In it you follow the crew through the hours of smooth sailing to the strenuous work of saving their bateau from sinking in the fast moving waters of the James River in Virginia. Emotions waiver from doubt and anxiety to relief and gratitude. It is the journey that is significant for those who travel with the Slipper, not the destination.

About the author

Gail Timberlake is a retired high school teacher. She received her B.S. in Home Economics Education from Longwood College and her M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her expertise in Early Childhood Education along with love for the James River inspired her to write about her adventures on a bateau. For the past twenty five years Gail has participated in the James River Batteau Festival as a crew member of the all female boat. She has experienced fulfillment, joy, and sometimes danger.

Mrs. Timberlake lives in Powhatan County, Virginia where she enjoys teaching on a part-time basis. On her days off she fills her hours with quality time keeping her grandchildren.