Alan P. Scaglione is a southern novelist whose greatest compliment was being told "you draw pictures with your words!" He has devoted his life to "drawing"...in his poetry, his columns, his short stories and now, his novels! His novels are set in the South where he lives and believes in "making memories" with his wife Bella, family and close friends while celebrating "everyday's a gift!" Follow the McAllen and Cavenaugh families as they reel from One Unexpected Event and are transformed and redefined in its aftermath. During a ten year period, this family crumbles under the stress and struggles brought on from an event so unimaginable, it took them all by surprise! Observe as they react to the life changing effect it has on each member of this family... And ask yourself? How would your life change...if you had One Unexpected Event? A young mother of a toddler warns "All parents should read One Unexpected Event. It'll be a real eye opener for some and a reminder to others that the life they know, and the dreams they have... can change in one quick moment." Cindy Hauck of Longwood, Florida proclaims "Alan has brought us a book that is enlightening, inspirational and a page turner. Welcome a new author promising to bring much more to Christian books; an enjoyable, exciting and thrilling read! A book club selection! A must read book." Belinda Bridges Smith asks "What happens to Gringolito? I dreamt about him! I need to know...does he end up okay? Is this a series?" Michael Leiss, Christian businessman from Indiana writes "Who would have thought that a novelist has been hiding inside Alan? He's finally revealed himself with this first intriguing novel! You won't want to put it down, and when it's done, you will beg for the sequel!"