Chris-Anthem

Mona, entering adulthood in the 1970s, thinks she is ready for life. She's basking in the sunshine, both literally and figuratively -- living in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, about to be married, and hanging out with her best friend Chris. However, as the plans for her future fall apart, she is adrift on a sad and lonely sea. It is her friendship with Chris which provides her with the steadiness she needs, and Chris herself who inspires Mona to face up to her problems and reconstruct her world.This novel follows Mona through fifteen years of her life, from her first introduction to Chris, through the unexpected twists that life has in store for both of them, to the inspiring finale. You'll both laugh and cry as Mona and Chris face unexpected crises with humor and panache.