Debra (Chirstenson) Amandola, PHD, has written about her atypical childhood growing up at the magical Lake of the Orarks in central Missouri. Through many of these experiences she has become a goal...view moreDebra (Chirstenson) Amandola, PHD, has written about her atypical childhood growing up at the magical Lake of the Orarks in central Missouri. Through many of these experiences she has become a goal directed person and a committed Lake Girl.My mom was the Lake of the Ozarks Woman Realtor of the Lake area in the mid 1980's. Once my parents sold the resort; they became realtors in the Lake area. My dad was the broker of the office and they sold, developed and were pillars of the community.view less