Spirit of the Lights

Years ago, when Marcia Hales first created a light display in her beachfront yard for the city lighting contest, she had no idea that it would become a magical, annual destination for folks from miles away. This is the inspirational collection of stories of those people who have come to the lights and experienced healing, grace and community in the walk-through winter wonderland where all are welcome. Marcia's personal journey unfolds as the annual light display grows in size and meaning for her and those in her life. Through interviews and the many guest journals gathered by Marcia over the years, Chuck Frederick has collected the touching tales of second chances, celebrations, a magical penguin and even some goodbyes that have come to pass amid thousands of twinkling lights.