Falling Star

In this collection of seven short stories and reminiscences Joanna deBaroncelli writes of the humor joy and lurking tragedy of life. <p><p> In the title story 'Falling Star gets a spectacular comeuppance that answers his mother's prayers in an unexpected way. A young girl copes with a potent and confusing loss by venturing into the forbidden world of 'The Hollow. A young aviator 'Lulu flies booze for the mob during Prohibition in a World War I Jenny and makes a happy and prosperous landing.<p><p> In 'The Window of Truth a young idealistic king brings a wondrous gift to his people a window that calms the furious powers of lust resentment and delusion but do they appreciate it? <p><p> Carefree hearts of college days meet death head-on in 'Ohio University. A hard-strapped princess takes an unlikely companion as her savior in 'The Last of Front Page Days. A symbol of endurance 'The Black Figurine outlasts a life lived dangerously at times. <p><p>And 'Eold puts a new spin on the golden years.