"To fear, we bring bravery. To hate, we bring love. To the absence of concern, we bring kindness of heart. To everything that moves, all the stars in the Milky Way, all the planets born and dying and yet to be created across the spectacular expanse of time and space, we bring the passage of our souls, the case for redemption, and the joyful celebration of new beginnings." Richard is driving south on the New Jersey Turnpike. Suddenly, a commercial airplane explodes above him and his world changes forever. From small town New Jersey to Key West, Florida, to the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, The Fireflies explores the human condition through the eyes of a man longing to find his truth. Join Richard on this heart wrenching yet beautiful journey, as he seeks to capture his epiphany, falls in love with a remarkable woman, struggles with an unpredictable brother, cherishes a deep friendship, and ultimately discovers what it takes to find love and purpose in life. The Fireflies is a story of resilience and survival in a complicated world. The characters are rich with the human spirit, imbued with purpose and heart. This book is for every person who ever asked themselves, how did this happen to me? And for all those who survived. And for all those still struggling. "I can't stop thinking about this haunting exploration of love, guilt and redemption. Through two brothers, The Fireflies traces the hidden cost of family secrets. To our joy, we find that what we fear most can free us." - David L. Marcus, co-winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of Acceptance