Mending Helen's Heart: Sequel to Mountains of Trouble

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This is an historic fiction, based on a true story. Helen yearns for a life of love, a family of her own. She was raised on an Iowa farm in the care of her overbearing, resentful grandmother. Now in high school, she's determined to erase the sad little girl with the greasy hair and dirty, shabby clothes who never seemed to fit in. When she captures the heart of Joseph, the hunk with the dimpled smile, quick wit, and energetic enthusiasm, she thinks she's buttoned up her future. Creating a loving family with Joseph would be a dream come true.As the young lovers reach for happiness and security, their naivety, impulsive choices, and the challenges of World War II put a snag in their plans. Helen's choices leave her in a nearly impossible situation. She'll need to draw upon her strength to stitch together a life of love while ripping out the anger that nearly strangles her heart, keeping her from a second chance at love.