In this collection, Kandi includes 14 poignant stories—the majority have been previously published in anthologies or literary magazines such as Hippocampus, Raven’s Perch, Bright Flash Literary Review, and others. “Maxwell’s writings are raw and personal showing us a close-up view of human suffering. Maxwell is not shy about taking us along her journey coping with inner demons. The internal dialogue sometimes places us in uncomfortable positions, but then she shows us her inner strength that always prevails. Her spiritual refuge lies in nature, the congregation plants and trees. Her most gorgeous images are of the outdoors, and being a trail guide for many years, she lets us see some remote places with descriptions that capture the incredible beauty of the smallest wildflower and the largest majestic tree.” Martha Roggli, Retired Educator and published author