Once upon a time, my Dad was my hero . . ." Then I grew up.

Every family has its secrets: facts concealed or distorted to avoid conflict, embarrassment or immediate consequences. But truths
always surface. Eventually.

This collection of linked essays tells one family's story, revealing its "other side" and the fallout resulting from three generations of secrets-with a little history of North Brookfield, Massachusetts and some of its colorful characters as backdrop.