Back in the real world, post World War II and jobless, he calls his High School sweetheart. Her mother thought their love scandalous, refusing to support their plans. Tragedy and separation rocks their world. Their weekly syndicated column helps to tell the story. Their faith gave them hope. Their love was the glue. Humor kept the wheels on. Jim and Dorothy traded tragedy for joy. It’s not a fairy tale—just life—a good one!

“This story of courage, faith and grace will bless your socks off!.” —Barbara S. Larimore, Co-author of “His Brain, Her Brain: How Divinely Designed Differences Can Strengthen Your Marriage”

A Chicago native, Jim Liston was a graduate of Loyola University, taught high school, coached football, and wrote radio script. He was an award-winning writer and editor for Better Homes & Garden, Popular Mechanics and Readers Digest. He and Dorothy lived in Stamford, Connecticut for over 40 years.