Book excerpt: Bill and Gloria Thatcher died in each other's arms on a warm June afternoon sitting atop the hill on Sentry Island, their private island paradise. They were respectively 107 and 103 years old. Married at mid-life, they shared many wonderful years and adventures. Before meeting Bill, Gloria's private life was a disaster. She had endured many life crises' including being shot, losing her unborn child, rape, a broken heart and untold indignities. The perpetrators were seemingly untouched for their actions. During their first year of marriage, Gloria found redemption, while her tormentors met their judgment.