A motherless daughter, now in labor herself, recalls the forces that shaped her life.Here is a family history, a love story, a journey in faith, a glimpse into the Slavic-American experience.Verona Anne VanderVen weaves the story of a young married couple who come from very different ethnic cultures and who come of age together during the turbulent decades following World War II.VanderVen provides an open window through which to view the experiences of Slovak and Dutch emigres as she introduces her two main characters, Matt and Carrie. This is a gentle telling of the timeless challenges of marriage, family, and self-discovery.