A chance encounter between two former co-workers leads to a confession of romance and a marriage neither expected. Realizing that this man is her perfect match, the author builds a life with her new husband that ranges from small-town farm life to experiences meeting presidents as her husband serves as Flight Chief for Air Force One. This biography and memoir of the author's late husband details his rise through the Air Force to one of its most important positions and the struggle of caretaking for him after he develops a rare and dangerous cancer. David's health continues to fail, but the couple's love for each other makes every day a special gift. True to her promise to him, the author recounts her husband's life story and the tale of their romance in this narrative of dizzying highs and unimaginable lows.

While the subject matter and ultimate outcome of this personal story are heartbreaking and tragic, the author does a wonderful job of highlighting the special occasions and powerfully human moments that emerge in such a situation. The admiration and fondness she shows for her late husband are apparent in every accomplishment listed and every crushing complication. Recognizing her role as wife, biographer, and central figure in this recollection, the author seamlessly, gracefully, and effortlessly weaves between her perspective and feelings and the reporting of secondhand historical details she was not present for. Readers can find inspiring and uplifting meaning in each of the book's unique sections and potentially gain strength to deal with their own seemingly impossible tragedies. Pride and humility are present in equal measure in this remembrance, and although the memories can be painful, the author illustrates how love endures even the most challenging times.

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