My Lifelong Friends

About the Book

Divorce has a way of shattering an idyllic life. Ben Jacobson suddenly finds himself cut off from his familiar world with nothing left—his wife, his house, his business, most of his friends, everything he has ever worked for is gone. One decision changes all this. Ben decides to attend one last convention connected to his former business. He does not realize that in doing this, his life is about to begin again. His chance meeting with Jeff McLean leads to a new business venture, a new home, and most of all a new family and friends. The warmth and charm of the old south lend a suitable backdrop to this heartwarming journey of joy and tragedy. “My Lifelong Friends” is a feel-good adventure of a young man building a new life.

About the Author

As a human resources executive for over thirty years, the author brings an extensive background in working with and counseling people. The son of a newspaper journalist, Park grew up in a family where travel to the South was a regular occurrence. Drawn from personal relationships, family, and friends, the characters are closely aligned to people who have come into his life over the years. Park strives to bring warmth, caring, and the importance of interpersonal connections to his writing. The author has lived most of his life in southwestern Ontario close to the American border. His extensive travels have taken him all over the world.