Maggie and her brother, Joey, learned to persevere in a time of great hardship. Their father suffered with night terrors, reliving the horror of serving as an Army officer in the Batttle of Cherbourg, in World War II. Since he wasn't able to work, he lost his construction company. Maggie and Joey went from riches to rags and found a way to escape this sudden change, by venturing into dangerous surroundings No matter the danger Maggie confronted, she learned to fight back, especially when it concerned the safety of her little brother, Joey.

Eventually, their father received the help he needed and the family was able to climb out of poverty and face a positive future. This story is based on real facts. I know, because I was Maggie.