"This little room in the attic had been a sanctuary for him during visits from unwanted guests and boring winters, and he'd always thought that he as the only living person who knew that it existed. But then, one day, noticing a nick in the hard wood of the window sill, he tugged away at the board until he unearthed a tiny monogrammed diary. The contents of the diary would change his world.".....
Artist, and
now author, Rufus McKay, paints a vivid recollection of his youth and shares his
past. The story is about his South Texas upbringing. His art work a tribute to
those who surrounded him. He unfolds his story in front of an audience.
The real story though are the five families brought
together when a tragedy strikes in their neighborhood. The story takes place over
time, and generations, and in different parts of the world. You're drawn in from the very start of
a terrible event.
Woven together as friends with a wide ethnic
diversity. Backgrounds from as far away as Paris and Japan, Mexico. Each family
unique, but tied together over time. Starting as childhood friends and evolving into adult hood. Rufus, Henri, Paulo, Satsu, along with her
sister Aiko. There are siblings and other assorted relatives that play a part
here.
A lot of the adults are employed by the Fillmore
family, bringing them closer together. There is a daughter, Blake Fillmore, who
sometimes hangs around with Satsu's sister Aiko, and then the boys. A little
complicated with a long list of characters. There is a long standing mystery
tied to recent events. In the end though, it's a wonderful story about family
and friends, and "The Ties That Bind."
As the mystery and tragedy unfold you will realize
where everything falls together, and what a unique tale this is. I really enjoyed this story! Colorful characters, and descriptions, will draw you in from the very beginning.
Thank you Nick Bridwell
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