I was born in Rumford, Maine. I was number 9 in a family of 10, who lived, mom had many still borns inbetween. My father worked in that mill, Oxford Paper Company, my family were the Kimball's, both my mom and Dad died of cancer. My Dad in 1980, at 72. My good friend from Mexico, ME got this book for Christmas from his sister, he just brought it to me. WOW....I could not put it down, read it in 2 days. Felt like a rollercoaster ride. Kerri, I feel your pain, you are amazing, thank you.