Solitary Hearts Author:Susan Wright Bryant Solitary Hearts is the story of one woman's struggle to stand up in her own life and accept herself. The heart in question is owned by Elizabeth Clay, a Southern widow who cares for everyone around her except herself. Due to a telephone company error, her circle of friends spins wider and in directions she never knew existed. New friends bear... more » their stories and souls in new and inspiring ways while old friends continue to keep her at arm's length. When tragedy strikes, her role changes leaving Elizabeth to struggle with the search for meaning and purpose to her new life. This story allows the reader a glimpse of the realities of loneliness that accompany chronic pain, grief, loss, illness and major life changes.« less