Book excerpt: And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.' Psalm 55:6 (KJV) There are many tears and much sorrow for this white dove, but it is happy with life! You will not understand this for years to come, but this wounded white dove will bring wonderful blessings to you and your family. You must believe this! Many years ago, an old woman delivered this message to Carl's mother on a dark, city street. Eight-year-old Carl and his seven brothers and sisters are mystified by this strange story. What is the importance of the wounded, white dove? How could a wounded white dove bring many blessings to such a large, deprived family? What hidden secrets must Carl uncover? Will Carl ever find the wounded white dove? Once again, Arthur Dale Likens weaves a beautiful story about an incredible, loving family living on a lonely, dusty road known as Anglin' Road. There are more struggles and adventures-blizzards, a possible murder, an abandoned tent, and Carl's beloved brother Glen's health is deteriorating. Friends-old and new-and loving relatives come to share in the laughter, the dancing, and the singing that echo across the valley.