The Query

<p><em>The Query</em> is a collection of stories - stories of hope - arising from a simple question: “What is the reason for the hope that is within you?” </p><p>They were gathered through chance encounters with strangers across America: On airplanes in restaurants or cafés at a car dealership in a jury waiting room.  The stories are as diverse as the storytellers: a teen anticipating senior prom in the arms of her first love; a crusty construction superintendent; an engaging nuclear physicist; a widow scarred by life with no hope; a Catholic priest on assignment in Rome; a long-haul truck driver; an Army colonel with tours in Bosnia Iraq and Afghanistan; a seasoned executive in the twilight of career; a thrice-married divorcee yearning for another chance; an eager young Polish immigrant now a Fortune 500 engineer; and many more.</p><p>Readers eavesdrop on deeply personal conversations as stories unfold. They are struck by a sad truth when Todd the bankruptcy attorney and attentive husband in the story ‘Everything Changed’ shares: <em>“I’ve been reflecting that we don’t really take the time to listen to people anymore.”</em></p>