Loose Ends

Joseph Hershle has almost everything he wants. He has a loving wife, Susan, and she is pregnant with their first child. He is graduating from medical school and is about to leave his hometown to begin an internship in a prestigious hospital across the country. But, he is not excited to begin this new chapter in his life because of what is missing: he has not spoken to his father in years. Susan convinces Joseph to meet with his father before they move. A few months later, when Joseph's father dies suddenly, Joseph goes home for the funeral while Susan stays in Portland with their infant son. Joseph writes to Susan in a diary that he will share with her when he returns from his emotional journey. Loose Ends is about the heartbreak and love that can bring families together and tear them apart. Joseph is lucky. He is blessed with a strong, supportive wife who is able to help him heal old childhood wounds and ultimately confront years of anger and resentment. With her help, Joseph is able to tie up loose ends of his life and move on.Peter Barbour is the author of 'Loose Ends', published 2007 under ISBN 9781419669934 and ISBN 1419669931.