While Holocaust survivor, Maria, had to survive Hitler's rules and abide by Nazi law, troubled teenager, Shelby, had to survive the Projects without the help of any law, and abide by unspoken rules.

...Sometimes a stranger becomes a friend, who touches your heart so profoundly, that it brings you back to life...

A poignant story about an unexpected friendship, that created a safe place to heal, and a love that lived on.