Laura pleads, "Please Mom, don't go. Don't leave me ... with him, I'm scared!"
"I'll be back for you, Laura. You'll be okay, I promise."

This deeply emotional family drama spans three decades, from Laura's innocent childhood in the 1960s to a young woman in the 1980s. Losing half of her family after a disruptive divorce, she struggles with the loss but never gives up hope of being reunited.

Laura holds her family close as her unwavering capacity for forgiveness is tested when it's time to confront and forgive the person who hurt her and her siblings in unimaginable ways.

The novel reveals an unforgettable line of characters assisting Laura as she embarks on an emotional quest for understanding, closure, and true happiness.

Set against the backdrop of a changing America, the book explores the impact of grief, economic hardship, and relational shifts within a heavily flawed family. The story offers an emotional journey of how each family member copes with their challenges, strives for unity, and seeks personal healing and love in a world full of constant change and adversity.