The Pearls of the Stone Man

Joseph and Anne Marino are one of those rare couples who are very much in love-after 53 years of marriage. Now, they face the inevitable truth that awaits us all. When these soulmates are left with only months remaining, instead of years, Joseph's number one priority becomes finishing the stone wall that Anne requested years ago-a special reminder from her childhood. In our modern world where so much of life is based on quick decisions and short-term gratification, Pearls of the Stone Man takes us beyond generational gaps, stone walls and everlasting love, to the very humanity that unites us all.

Over 30,000 hardcover copies sold in Japan. Movie in production in Japan, estimated date of filming, Spring 2008.