The author remembers idyllic summers and how country life filled each day with family, fishing, friends, swimming in the town pool or a neighbor's pond, or simply whiling away the afternoon with his pet collie. The dream of yet another laid back and mischievous summer changes suddenly to a nightmare of uncertainty and sadness when his favorite Aunt collapses unexpectedly and subsequently is diagnosed with cancer. Under the hot summer sun, the young boy learns the eternal values of hard work, kindness, and the responsibilities of family life, as well as the importance of dignity and honesty...

"Shine Forth From Darkness Unto Light" is exactly what Mary Johnson did with her life. This true story chronicles the sage of a woman who endured things that would have destroyed most people. Raped and forced into prostitution by her father when she was just a child, Mary ran away from this life while still youngster and created a life filled with hard work, success, and ultimately great joy. Mary is an inspiration to everyone as an example of the strength of the human spirit. She found that real love heals, both the mind and the soul. "Thank you for putting this difficult story down in...

Shine Forth From Darkness Unto Light is exactly what Mary Johnson did with her life. This true story chronicles the sage of a woman who endured things that would have destroyed most people. Raped and forced into prostitution by her father when she was just a child, Mary ran away from this life while still youngster and created a life filled with hard work, success, and ultimately great joy. Mary is an inspiration to everyone as an example of the strength of the human spirit. She found that real love heals, both the mind and the soul. "Thank you for putting this difficult story down in...