I just reflection that I would tell you, and the writer and illustrator of "The View from Santa Chiara" {March/April 2005} to what extent very much I enjoyed the story and pictures. The story from itself was powerful, moving, and down-reaching When illustrated, though, it came alive like someone took a needle and jabbed the story with missiles of emotion and realism. I could be impressed the detailed simplicity--such as the warmth of the fire, the self-possessed stone floor, and so forward I thought it was excellently done.