Samuel Jacob Waters, "Jake," born in the 1870's in the coal country of Pennsylvania, seemed destined for a hard road with no one caring whether he lived or died. The saga of Jake's life from that day forward records a steady climb from a life without love to one filled with family, with friends, and the great love of his life. Through it all, a mysterious force appears at the times he needs it most, reassuring Jake that he has never been alone. The Bridge Builder Chronicles track Jake from his childhood desire to build bridges to the most difficult crossing he will ever know. He will ask himself difficult questions--Can love truly exceed the boundaries of the laws of nature? Does a promise last beyond this life?