Whether one suffers from the heartbreaking loss of death, or other types of separation from someone, there is definitely hope for a better life. Time does heal. Life does go on. Joy does return. This little book contains thoughts and hints to encourage those who, through divorce, widowhood, or other forms of separation, are suddenly living alone, and having difficulty adjusting to this change

All the stories in this book are true, and about real people. Combined in this book, they become a potpourri of inspiring, fascinating, and sometimes mysterious tales about individuals-- from persons who are widely famous, to those whose fame is restricted to their family and friends. The struggle, pain, joy, grief, surprise, courage, spirituality, and humor that they experienced and shared are not confined to people in a small city in the USA. These things abide in our human condition. So although the stories are about men, women and children who are known in and around Woonsocket, RI, they...

This story is based on true events in the life of Herbie, a boston terrier. Herbie was the naughtiest dog Melissa Murray ever adopted. Among other things, he kept bossing her other dogs. As a result, he is known as "king of the household," and he loves to wear the toy king's crown that he found in the basement. Then, when Melissa fostered abused dogs, Herbie changed completely. He became sympathetic and kind. He felt bad because those dogs seemed very fearful--and they did not even know how to play So he decided to teach them. Eventually, he devised a creative way to get them to play and...

Vermont 1947--a French-American family When six-year-old Michelle's mother hears that her husband had a "nice surprise" for the child, she sends the girl away to a boarding school in Canada "But why?" the child asks. She does not get a true answer. While in the boarding school, she meets a boy and a recently-released American prisoner who eventually have an astounding effect on Michelle's life. Eventually, the girl goes to live with her aunt, Lena, in New Hampshire, and she continues to be disturbed by her distorted, confused feelings about her mother and father. Then the family secret is...