The EIGHTH TREE — Robert Lane

Ainsely and Abby have suffered injuries that prevent them from living ordinary lives. Ainsely suffered serious emotional injuries from his parents who at every opportunity unleashed their wrath and scorn at their children. In self- defense Ainsely created a cocoon of indifference that he has cloaked himself with to escape further erosion of his remaining self-esteem. Abby married Brad only because she lacked the courage to say no when he proposed to her. Soon after she realized that Brad suffers from an alcohol addiction, fully prepared to leave Brad she suffers a horrific injury when he crashes their vehicle.Will Ainsely and Abby overcome their respective injuries and enjoy life as it was meant to be enjoyed?