This collection of inspirational stories comes from the author's life-changing encounters with thirty-one remarkable individuals who persevere with joy thorough life's storms with faith, hope and love. "In Connecting Hearts One by One, life takes on a deeper purpose and brings surprising joy as God connects your heart to the hearts of others in one divine encounter after another." -- Kay Arthur, president and founder of Precept Ministries, author and speaker "Connecting Hearts One by One, is an amazing compilation of stories about the people that have shaped her journey and deepened her faith. Each story reveals the strength and inspiration that comes from connecting with others. It is through her relationships that she comes to better understand herself, her purpose and her gifts. Nothing short of inspirational." -- John Peyton, former mayor of Jacksonville, Fl., CEO and president, Gate Petroleum "Connecting Hearts One by One, is much more than one writer's memories or a collection of inspirational stories. Mary Ann has captured the importance of three of the most powerful words in history: 'Love Thy Neighbor.'" -- Chancellor Jack Hawkins, PhD, Troy University "CONNECTING HEARTS ONE BY ONE, is one of the best written and most inspiring books I've read in a long time. It is a chronicle of life experiences and lessons learned through acts of kindness, love, and giving. Once you pick it up and begin reading these episodes in the life of Mary Ann Hammer, it is impossible to put it down." -- Art Williams, Founder CEO A.L. Williams Corporation