Mary Ann Laser

The Boy from Beirut and Other Short Stories Mary Ann Laser

THE BOY FROM BEIRUT (TRUE) This story proves beyond a doubt that regardless of what hardship life hands out; the attitude and perseverance of one small boy, who immigrated to America, resulted in a wonderful family and home life in the United States'. SELFISH - SELFISH' (TRUE): What happens to a truly greedy and lazy man who waits for his father to die'. WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH MY LIFE' (TRUE) Ben turns out to be a terrible person despite help offered from caring people. This story has an unbelievable ending'. TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A KILLER' (TRUE) This man insisted that he was not guilty, until a last-minute incident reveals the truth'. GRANNY JOY' (FICTION): Two people who were forced into an arranged marriage in the old country (Italy), finally find happiness in the United States. 'THE SENATOR'S BED' (FICTION): The kindness of a Senator, who is hospitalized, results in love. 'CHARLIE THE SEA GULL' (FICTION): When Captain Sam rescues Charlie the Seagull, unusual help in given in return'. GREEN RAIN' (FICTION): A very short and cute story by my nice Eva Martin.