In this compelling collection of short stories, author Donald J. Brennan presents five poignant tales showing individuals struggling to overcome obstacles in their journeys through life.

In "A Bronx Boy," Johnny can't find his true purpose. Fighting the guilt he feels over the brutal death of his girlfriend's mother, he believes he must leave his Bronx home to find his true calling-only to discover it was in front of him the whole time.

In "A Birthday Celebration," Helen lives an ordinary life for years before risking it all to discover her true sexual calling, even if that means...