Most women endure unfulfilling marriages regardless of love or lack thereof. They persevere, but for what and for whom? Some women will use "because of the children" other will use "what will my family and friends say"; bottom line, we make excuses to stay, even when we know, it's time to leave.

There was never much food to eat in that house with all its children, but one day his father brought home a box of chocolate-covered cookies." This is the story of Mr. Pomodoro's father, the one described on page 45.