A New Beginning (Paperback or Softback)

The Wilson family has a long history of hiding their pain—and they have suffered a lot of it. Kevin and Mary Jo had a happy and healthy marriage and two children, Michael and Rita. Sadly, though, the children never get to know their mother. Mary Jo dies of cancer quite early in the childrens’ lives. They grow up quickly to help their grieving dad.

Fears of further loss infect the family when Michael is sent off to war, but the Wilson clan continues to avoid discussion of emotional issues even in the midst of turmoil. With her brother gone, Rita takes over all household duties and eventually gets the chance to attend college, but there she faces a horrible trauma of her own. Kevin still mourns the loss of his wife, even as he finds new love, but seeking happiness only leads to the revelation of his insecurities and twisted judgment.

Despite all their losses, the Wilsons also experience healing, marriage, and the birthing of a new generation. To fully heal, though, they all must exercise their personal demons and seek communication and unconditional love. It is possible to break a generational curse, but it will take honesty and courage to glue together the broken pieces of this family.