Finding Myself

Although Rebecca OConnor-Smith is somewhat content she secretly longs for a more fascinating life. Her dead-end office job bores her and her husband Jason while sweet is more interested in settling down in suburban Toronto than going on adventures with her. So when an opportunity to be a part of an archaeological dig in southern Israel arises she takes it. Despite the current hostilities of the country Rebecca is passionate about the culture history language and even music of Israel. Getting the chance to use her skills and knowledge obtained from her archaeology major in a place she loves is a dream come true.Spending three weeks digging in the treasure trove of the Israeli desert makes her feel fulfilled like never before. However the dig inspires her to further her archaeological degree despite the financial toll it will have on her marriage. Moreover Rebecca finds herself attracted to another volunteer who intellectually challenges her in ways her husband never did.Torn between a secure comfortable life with a man she loves and a challenging exciting academic career with no guarantees about her future Rebecca must choose what kind of life she wants to live for herself.