In 1960, Sister Mary James prepares for another year at St. Catherine’s School, where her classroom remains a nostalgic echo of her own childhood. Among her new students is Eddie Alvarez, a curious boy whose fascination with a world map sparks unexpected questions. As Eddie traces the continents with his finger, he wonders aloud if they once fit together, challenging Sister Mary James to reconsider her understanding of the world. This thought-provoking tale explores the intersection of faith, science, and the power of a young mind to inspire change.
Ron Blumenfeld is a retired pediatrician and health care executive. Ron grew up in the Bronx, New York and studied at City College of New York before receiving his MD degree from the State University of New York. After completing his pediatrics residency at the University of Arizona, he and his family settled in Connecticut, but Tucson remains their second home. Upon retirement, he became a columnist for his town’s newspaper, a pleasure he surrendered to concentrate on his debut novel, The King’s Anatomist. He enjoys a variety of outdoor sports and hiking. He and his wife Selina currently reside in Connecticut and are fortunate to have their son Daniel and granddaughter Gracelynn nearby.
