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It's the simple everyday events and people that color our lives and direct our journey of discovering God's plan for our life. Against all reason, Willy, in his simple life, is mentored by homeless men living at the Union Mission. While listening and learning to be humble and patient, Willy discovers God's plan unfolds for him.

Since 1892, the Union Mission Ministries has served the least, the last, and the lost without a home and nowhere else to turn. While I was writing this novel, in 2017, Union Mission celebrated 125 years of compassionate service in communities across America. I hope this novel honors their service.

This is a work of fiction, but shares the stories of boys-to-men in history who rose from their circumstances to light the way for others. This work is set in a historical time that is often overlooked, especially in YA historical fiction, probably because the era lacks exotic beauty and elegant drama.

I hope my readers will discover this time, between the Great Depression and World War II is interesting because of its simplicity. Life lessons learned then are still apropos for today.

Deanna K. Klingel

May 2019