Friedrich’s parents immigrated to Canada shortly after World War II. Ever since the first grade, he was bullied and called a Kraut by the other students—that is, until he meets his future best friend, Edward Allen. Over time, the Allens become like a second family to Fred. Through life’s twists and turns—and even through a devastating death—they stick by his side. Fred’s journey takes him through the trials of young adulthood, leading to an agonizing decision about to how he wishes...

A sequel to The Gentle Ruler, the story continues after Fred’s devastating loss of his wife. As Fred puts his life back together, a woman approaches him about becoming the CEO of her company, a conglomerate of twenty plastic factories. But Fred slowly begins to realize that this woman had a secondary reason to name him CEO—she also wants him as her husband.Fred sees her as an intelligent and good-looking woman, but will he be able to live with her knowing that they can’t s...