Although a newcomer to this genre, readers would not know it from the way the author's warm-hearted tale evokes laughter, smiles, joyful emotions, and reflections on his writing. His inspiration comes from watching his daughters grow and mature and become inspirations to many in their own right. His first book captures key moments in their childhood that intersect so many family stories-the first pet. | Maria Is My Pal by Dr. Michael T. Solomon, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters