The Pleasant Family Abode

About the Book

This story was inspired by the author’s family in South Carolina. It is truly a delightful read! The imagery is realistic and is expressed by the way the happy family was suddenly confronted by a storm—adversity—and bonded together for comfort and safety. Because the young girls in the story believed and, subsequently, found comfort in their parents’ calm direction, they were able to remain calm and weather the struggle. In many ways, this is a great metaphor for our lives. Contrast is found in how things start out blissfully and then all joy is seemingly, in a twinkling, lost in the tumult of events. The story leads the reader to initially think that all is well and that the family is blessed with no difficulties, but then wham! The story line then temporarily proves otherwise. This book shows how life can turn downward but then can rise victoriously upward again with faith, work, trust, courage, and togetherness. This book is a marvelous read for all people and all ages.

About the Author

Dr. Robert L. Heichberger is professor emeritus at the State University of New York at Fredonia and an award-winning author. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran. He has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the university and by Marquis Who’s Who. Dr. Heichberger has been a teacher, distinguished professor, public school administrator, and university administrator for sixty-seven years. He is a popular newspaper columnist. His wife, Elaine, is a retired teacher and musician. They have two children and six grandchildren. His grandchildren have been an inspiration to him in the writing of his children’s books. He has worked with thousands of students of all ages, from primary age to advanced graduate students. Schools and libraries frequently invite him to read or tell a story to children. He is a popular storyteller and is often invited for a return engagement. These same young children later, when planning their high school graduation, have invited Dr. Heichberger to be their commencement speaker. He is a popular keynote speaker. Dr. Heichberger’s major interests are his family, his church, his country, and the several thousand students with whom he has worked over these past many years. His motto throughout life has been, “Do unto others what you have others do for you.”