Life Story #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeLife Story #5 is an anthology containing at least two stories. "Life Story" follows a man who recalls how his jealousy over a rival suitor named Dennis nearly cost him his love, Bernice; after seeing Dennis at a boat launching ceremony, he realizes his mistake and reconciles with Bernice, with Dennis graciously stepping aside. "Admiration" tells of a woman named Lily who lives for the flattery of her many admirers until she meets a man named Dick Reynolds who refuses to play her games, forcing her to confront her shallow nature.
Bernice Wales is convinced her intellect makes her superior to everyone around her—until she meets Dennis Ames, a charming former seaman whose genuine curiosity about psychology challenges her certainty. When Bernice decides to "analyze" him on a date, she discovers that understanding the heart may require far more than she's bargained for.
Carol Wells, a social worker at the Eastside Settlement House, treats the poor families who seek her aid with cold indifference—until she meets Andy Dutton, a handsome young man who sees in her a compassionate heart she doesn't actually possess. As Carol falls for Andy's romantic attention, she continues to neglect the desperate people who depend on her help, including a man named Higgins whose family's fate hangs in the balance. When Andy finally confronts her about the callousness she's revealed, Carol must face the painful truth about who she's become and the lies she's been living.
A suitor expresses his devotion through the language of nature itself—flowers, birds, and the sea all seem to echo his admiration for his beloved in this lyrical romance by Arthur O'Shaughnessy. Woven together as a love song, the imagery builds from garden to woodland to ocean, each element testifying to the depth of his feeling and an ancient connection that draws him irresistibly back to her.
Connie Woods resents the instant popularity of Tina, a refugee from Europe newly arrived at her office, so when the boss asks her to help the girl settle in, Connie agrees—but her resentment only deepens as jealousy takes hold when her boyfriend Van shows genuine interest in Tina's stories and struggles. Written and illustrated by Eddie Robbins, "The Tormented Heart" explores how suspicion and envy can poison even the kindest intentions, as Connie's distorted thinking threatens to destroy the very relationships that matter most to her.
Lily lives for flattery and the adoration of her many admirers—until she meets Phil Scott, a man whose quiet sincerity and genuine affection challenge everything she thought mattered. As Lily discovers that real connection means far more than honeyed compliments, she begins to question whether the admiration she's always craved is what her heart truly needs.
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