Sound of the Stars

Following the death of her mother, Rina Stevenson keeps her heart under lock and key. Her carefully controlled life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Paul, a handsome architect. A few days together convinces her that Paul is her once-in-a-lifetime love, and she cautiously opens her heart. But a shocking discovery shatters her newfound happiness and catapults her into a self-imposed exile in Manila, away from Paul and her family. While Paul searches for her, Rina struggles to maintain a life of emotional isolation. She volunteers in an orphanage, dates a fellow American, and witnesses a Tibetan sky burial. In this new atmosphere, Rina begins to heal, even though newfound tragedy tests her strength. A searing loss compels Rina to take a hard look at her life and the barriers surrounding her heart. When all roads seem to lead to a dead end, Rina decides to return home. But is she strong enough to make her way back and fight for what she really wants?Smith, Sandra is the author of 'Sound of the Stars ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780595345823 and ISBN 0595345824.