The Linden tree, with its heart shaped leaves and medicinal flowers, grows in abundance in Europe. In the country of Slovenia it is thought to be the witness of many generations and point the way to heaven. Four generations of Slovene ancestry are depicted in these pages. They experience adventure, passion, sorrow, love, and forgiveness. You will learn what happens to vivacious Louiza, handsome Anton, sweet Rose and gentle Frank when they immigrate to the United States. Their lives are affected by the historic events that occur in the first half of the twentieth century; World War I, Prohibition, The Great Depression, and the beginning of World War II. The main characters are Louiza and Anton Poncek and three of their children; Ivan, Stefan, and Theresa. Friend Milan. brother Andrew , childhood friend Ljupa, fianc Agnes and old enemy Jako, are important to their story. Other main characters are Frank and Rose Koznar and four of their children; Josip, Beth, Katja, and Eddi. Brother Pavel and his wife Helena, Dr. Malvec, Hans, Anchka, White Dove and cousin Fritzy affect the Koznars lives. Both the Ponceks and the Koznars had nine children, not all survived to adulthood.