foreword

dedication

Milo,
I understand how the world can seem, at times, a dark place. I know that you feel alone, standing at the mouth of a great void, and knowing that there are things that are staring back through the darkness. But know that we can smile back. Know that it is all we can do, is smile, and know that there are others who know what we do.

Your doctor and friend,
James Corenthal

july 23 1995

July 23 1995
My name is Milo Asher. I am six years old. The docter wants me to write in this book. He gave it to me today. He is a nice man. It has a lock and key so only I can read and write in it. He wants me to write about the big man. This will be my diary and it will help me with writing. Miss Robinson says practice makes perfect. I love to write.