Richard F. Manges

They Were Extraordinary Richard F. Manges

What if I had taken that job instead of going to college?

What if I had taken lessons instead of trying to teach myself?

What if I had followed my dreams instead of taking the easier path?

What if I had just said yes instead of letting fear define me?

In a cynical world, it's easy to get jaded and overlook the many small miracles that surround us every day. Each of us has our own path to create, and that journey can be what we make of it. For most people-even those who manage to lead successful, happy, and healthy lives-life is not the proverbial bowl of cherries. But for those who can navigate life's highs and lows, that rare state of satisfaction can be the reward.

Four people set out on their life journeys, and their individual paths cross and interconnect when the timing is right. From childhood through the many challenges to adulthood, their lives trace different but equally amazing paths. Keith is Annapolis bound-but his ambitions may carry him into a different type of service; Genevieve, a talented vocalist, is pursuing her dreams in the entertainment world. David strives for a life in the world of baseball, while Victoria has set her sights on serving her country as a politician.

Through persistence and unflinching determination, each will be, in many ways, extraordinary.