خلاصه داستان : هری کیچ" دو سال است که همسر خود را از دست داده و به عنوان متصدی بولدوزر مشغول بکار است. برخلاف اراده ای قوی، وقتی کارش سلامتی اش را تهدید می کند مجبور می شود آن را کنار بگذارد. او با دو فرزند خود رابطه خوبی ندارد و...

Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.

خلاصه داستان : خانواده‌ای از چوب‌برهای اورگان به شدت مستقل برای زنده نگه داشتن کسب‌وکار خانوادگی در میان زمانه‌های متغیر تلاش می‌کنند.

Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town is furious when they continue working despite the town going broke and the other loggers go on strike ordering the Stampers to stop, however Hank continues to push his family on cutting more trees. Hank's wife wishes he would stop and hopes that they can spend more time together. When Hank's half brother Leland comes to work for them, more trouble starts.

خلاصه داستان : از بازی برنده جایزه Pullizer توسط Paul Zindel ، این داستان بئاتریس هونسدورفر و دخترانش ، روت و ماتیلدا است. بئاتریس که یک زن عجیب و غریب بیوه زن میانسال است ، در تبلیغات طبقه بندی شده به دنبال زندگی خود است در حالی که همه چیز درباره او آوار یک خانه نابسامان است. همه چیزهایی که او نیاز دارد فرصت مناسب است

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

خلاصه داستان : راشل، راشل راشل یک معلم مدرسه تنها است که با مادرش زندگی می کند. وقتی مردی از شهر بزرگ از او می خواهد بیرون برود، او به این فکر می کند که می خواهد زندگی اش به کجا برسد...

Rachel is a 35 year old school teacher who has no man in her life and lives with her mother. When a man from the big city returns and asks her out, she begins to have to make decisions about her life and where she wants it to go.