AllThingsThatMatterPress

BY

KENNETH WEENE

MaryFlanagan, caught between her sense of religion and obligation on onehand and her very human desire for love and life on the other, is inemotional limbo. When she meets Arnie Berger, who becomes both herlover and philosophic guide, Mary's world seems to be transformed.

Changesalso come for Mary's children, who have been trapped in their owndilemmas. Sean, a quadriplegic, is looking for a fulfilled life. Mary'sdaughter, Kathleen must cope with infertility and anger in her searchfor happiness.

The lives of all three Flanagans are turned upside down by happiness and tragedy.