I thought of the parable of the prodigal son. We had made merry for the beloved child's return too - but what happens when the beloved child doesn't say she's sorry? The parable doesn't talk about that. Jesus figures of course you're sorry. Jesus, I thought, you blew it. Not everybody is sorry.

In college Cooney became interested in writing. Cooney (born May 10 1947 in Greenwich Connecticut) is an American author of suspense romance horror and mystery books for young adults. Caroline B.

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Cooney's books have received several honors including an IRA–CBC Children's Choice and being named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She currently resides in Fort Mill South Carolina.