ÒAny arrival at dawn necessitates the navigation of night beforehand. It is written in the very cycle of life. History is continuously being written and rewritten, and every breath serves us another glorious opportunity to forge forward from the past. As I trundled to the hospice elevator, tear-stained face in open sight, I tried to grasp the greater tragedy: that my father had died, or that we had never had a loving relationship. I had thought silence might be welcome at that point, but I was wrong.Ó Transience: From Failure to Future in a Scarred Family demonstrates how a reasoned examination of family history can assist one generation to repair the painful legacies of its predecessors. No matter what the adversity, the great human story is written in experience, presented with reflection and emotion, and concluded upon the individualÕs commitment to love and light. Here is one manÕs roller coaster testament to the power of healing through expression. It is time to break the chains.