A prominent political figure with a new heart. A street mother of a stillborn baby. A kidney failure patient saying,

"I am ready to die." A lonely veteran with a darkened past. From a chaplain's perspective, The Gift Within tells the stories of ten people in their journey of life-and sometimes death.

Rosemary Baron's book introduces readers to ten new friends- friends who will not be easily forgotten. They become friends

because Rosemary's words give them substance to enhance the life of every reader. Equally important, readers meet

Rosemary, the real Rosemary-Rosemary the author, Rosemary the artist, Rosemary the compassionate chaplain, Rosemary the traveler, Rosemary the poet, and Rosemary the thoughtful observer. Readers will come away from The Gift Within comforted by renewed appreciation for life, friendship, and end-of-life challenges.