This book contains a collection of 76 original essays produced by students at a model adult literacy program run by Literacy Volunteers of America-Chippewa Valley (Wisconsin). The essays were produced by the students with the encouragement of their tutors. The essays are grouped into the following topic categories: life's lessons, citizenship, work and recreation, memories of family life, joys and trials of parenthood, goals and challenges, legends and customs from faraway lands, the ravages of war, and finding a new homeland. The writers and their tutors are profiled at the end of the book. (KC)