Over Oceans: A Memoir

Part international travelogue, part confession, Over Oceans is a beautifully written, deeply moving memoir of redemption and belief, and a love that could not be stopped.

With humor, wit and endearing transparency, K. L. White shares the story of her remarkable journey which led her to four continents and placed her in the company of ambassadors, members of the French nobility, intellectuals in Europe and North America, and set her on a ten-year mission with professional athletes competing on a world stage.

When all of White’s efforts to achieve the American Dream failed, she cried out to God for a new direction. The answer that came back was clear. But to arrive at the promised destination seemed more than impossible for someone with no European connections and no inlets to the world of professional tennis.

Often suspenseful and always enlightening, White takes readers over oceans to four continents, interweaving her experiences and conversations with fascinating personalities in Paris, Rome, New York, Tokyo, Melbourne, Kiev, Acapulco and London. The culture clashes that ensue bring to light differences that divide and unite us all, and shape our concepts of love, friendship, and success.

As a friend and advisor to women on the professional tennis tour, White’s experiences are unparalleled in their scope and reach. She has accompanied players from many nations to over 21 Grand Slams, more than 50 tournaments in Europe, the United States and Asia, and has helped members of team USA at Fed Cup competitions. When confronted with the reality of such unprecedented opportunities, she describes her struggle to understand the larger purpose in it all. Readers are left to consider: Is White’s story merely a series of odd coincidences or was her prayer for significance truly answered by God.

Smart and engaging, with the force to up-end modern concepts of God and destiny, Over Oceans will continue to move you long after you’ve turned the final page.