Not Only Blood

About the Book

Joey Cassara thought he had finally succeeded in putting the past behind him.  Even the dark days of being falsely accused of a crime could not dim his vision for success and happiness.  The sudden appearance of a young man who proved to be his son only confirmed Joey’s belief that he could overcome all obstacles.  Each day brought new challenges into his life but Joey was determined to succeed.  It was time to heal all wounds; those inflicted on him and those he had done to others.  The decision to admit his mistakes has a positive impact on his business and earns him the respect of a new and faithful friend.  The story continues as Joey enjoys success in business, the love and support of his family and a growing bond with his son, Joseph.  All this should have given him a sense of fulfillment but something was still missing.  Joey’s mother, like all mothers, could only wait and watch the future unfold for her “only son”.  They had shared many difficult and heartrending experiences which served to strengthen the bond of love between them.  Now Joey was about to make a life changing decision.  He knew his mother would understand but how would this affect the relationship with his son?  Should he delay his plans and have confidence in Joseph’s ability to believe that nothing could change his father’s love for him?  With faith and trust in the “ONE” who had always sustained him throughout his life, Joey Cassara made his choice.

About the Author

The author is a widowed mother and grandmother.  After her marriage, she exchanged a career in business for one of raising five children.  She and her husband settled in upstate New York where he was part of the local business community.  Their lives were that of the average American family.  She was involved with school and church activities as were most mothers in the sixties and seventies.  When her last two children were ready for college, she re-entered the business world and for fourteen years enjoyed a new career in finance.  She retired to care for her husband who eventually lost his ten year battle with cancer.  Her first book, My Only Son, published in early 2006 represents her attempt to launch a new career as an author.  She has since written two children’s books based on her experiences as a mother and grandmother.  Her latest effort, Not Only Blood, is the sequel to her first book.  It continues the story of the main character and follows his journey into a new life.  For more information on the author’s books, check out her web site at:   www.mariaclement.com