From an early age, Charles was interested in the expressions of the human psyche, particularly the world of the victims of abuse. Absent Smiles is a synthesis of all of those experiences.
It is the tale of three women finding their own emotional freedom. It is the story of a family member, a neighbor or a friend. It is the journey from illusions and self-destruction to discovery and enjoyment of a God-given right: a normal and fulfilling life.