Introduction

Thirty-year-old April Chambers lived in Seattle, Washington. She missed her husband, James, a World War II flyer. He had to keep his flights secret, even from her. A phone call from Dallas, Texas changed their lives forever. It gave them the news that they had become instant parents of a beautiful young girl.

The Accident and New Beginnings

However, because of a severe vehicular accident, this teenager was recovering from a coma, broken bones, and lost memories. Soon, April's new daughter became the focus of her life. The girl’s intelligence, maturity, and zest for living gradually renewed April’s faith in humanity.

The Story's Themes

This, then, is a story of love, belief in God, or not, hardships, and a sin that left a blot on April’s perfect marriage. A recurring dream alarmed April almost as much as the earth-shaking news of casualties around the world. She nervously watched as this country pulled together to end a war that took a tremendous toll on her and the lives of the strongest men and women in the nation.