Whisked from her Earthly home to a celestial plane of existence packed with wise, historical figures, Katie explores the realms of knowledge in search of a cure for her husband's illness. The spirits of her father, a friend and a child she never met accompany her in the ideal environment, as she discovers a flaw, and experiences a transformation not even the inhabitants of The Perfect Place expect.

Before the USA was thrust into World War II, Betty Nugen was a farm girl in the mountains of West Virginia. When Congress created the WAC-the Women's Army Corp-she knew that was where she should be. Serving her country. Elaine Fields Smith gathered information from memories of her mother, Betty, from family stories and historical facts to create this story of a young woman who found a new life away from the only home she ever had known. Before Betty passed away, Elaine had a question: "Why did you join the WAC? Was it to get off the mountain?" Her answer was as solid as a rock. "Certainly...