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This is a true story. My father wanted you to hear it, and so I wrote it for you, and for him, of course. Did you ever see the movie, Pay it Forward? It promotes a truly inspiring message: when someone does you a favor, no need to pay it back—pay it forward and do a favor for someone else. This story, my father's story, has an element of that in it. Perhaps it is more than an element. I don't know. You can decide. 100% of my royalties for this story will be donated to Casa de Ampara, a children's charity in my town.

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Kathe Gogolewski, who also writes under the pen name, Ann Durand, was born and raised in northern California near San Francisco in a very leafy neighborhood. She spent much of her childhood hiking the wild hills with her three brothers and a sister, catchting polliwogs and poison oak. As an adult, she taught grade school while raising a daughter. She retired from teaching several years ago and moved south into warmer weather near San Diego, California, where there is less poison oak and polliwogs, but lots of coyotes. She began writing full time and now pens books and stories for both children and adults. She has published two books with another on the way. A Promise to Keep, a suspense with romantic elements, is published under her pen name, Ann Durand. Her children's book, Tato, is a fantasy adventure for middle grade readers. A romance sci fi, Flight of the Gryphon, is due for release late in 2006. Tato won the Golden Wings award from her publisher, and both Tato and A Promise to Keep finished in the Top Ten in their categories for the Preditors and Editors Readers Poll 2005. She has contributed to two anthologies: The Muse on Writing, edited by Lea Schizas, and Spiritual Visitations, edited by Heather Froeschl and due in 2008.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A touching story!, October 5, 2006 By  C. McGuire (Alpharetta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    A very touching and emotional story about a moment of connection between a father and a daughter. The definition of the connection as a gift to be passed on is what makes the story truly inspirational. A very nice lift in your day! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars An uplifting message for the heart..., October 5, 2006 By  N. R. Schneider "N. R. S." (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    A very well told and touching story... with a lot of truth to it! A solid "moral" with a very peaceful and freeing message to the heart. This is not just a must-read, but a must-have and read again and again. Pass it on to others! You can feel the sincerity of the author through throughout the story. :) Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   5.0 out of 5 stars Reality Gives Birth to the Surreal and Gives Meaning to Life, March 21, 2008 By  Shannon D. Melcher "AuthorRight.com" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Crafted from real-world experiences, Kathe Gogolewski engagingly weaves a story of ever-lasting love and compassion through the odd circumstances between herself and her father. Life, death, conscious, unconsciousness and the materialistic take on all new meanings for anyone fortunate enough to read "The Golden Coin." For those of us who have suffered the varying stages of grief, and experienced what seemed to be elements of the paranormal through our dreams- this book will touch your heart and ultimately bring you feelings of peace, joy and a deeper understanding of the meaning of life. I love Amazon Shorts, as they offer a reader with scant time to spare an opportunity to fulfill desires for satisfying prose. Kathe Gogolewski spins a wonderful, compelling tale in only eight pages- brilliantly done! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 4 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A Father's Gift We all have vivid dreams, and often we relate them to family and friends. They usually listen and say things like, "Wow! That was some dream alright. Read more Published 16 months ago by Judith W. Colombo Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 4 customer reviews...