Romance, friendship, brotherly love, love of country… Love in its many forms is
portrayed in this collection of timeless stories by Richard M. Siddoway. author of best-selling
book, Twelve Tales of Christmas.
Travel to Miss Heacock’s third-grade class and revisit the bittersweet longings of
first love. Meet a teenager who expresses his love for his younger brother—his rival on the
basketball court—in an unexpected way. Learn about unconditional love from “Brother Percy,” a
man who makes up for in spirit what he lacks in size. And see how a little help from heaven can
make a romance grow.
In the gently nostalgic manner for which he is known, the author effortlessly
recaptures the emotions of childhood, young adulthood, and beyond. The characters are vibrant
and real, from Clyde Hooper, whose frightening visage masks a deeply sensitive soul, to Roland
McArthur, the unlikely hero of a tragic love story, to young Jian Li, who demonstrates true
patriotism with one simple gesture. Their stories not only entertain but enlighten in a subtle
way, leaving the reader enriched and more appreciative of the many expressions of love.
By turns humorous and tender, this book reaffirms the importance of love and is
sure to warm the heart.