My Shadow, My Friend

What happens when a young boy encounters his shadow with fear? He sees his shadow as a monster and not a friend. Finally, once their friendship is revealed, he realizes his shadow is a great friend, protector and everything he could possibly imagine him to be.

This memoir describes a moment in a boy's life when he encounters his shadow and believes it is a monster. With wisdom, his mother explains what his shadow really could be with his imagination. This shadow becomes his friend and a part of his everyday life. He is no longer afraid. He is empowered.

Cristina Torres is a happily married wife, mother of amazing young adult children and teacher. She has always had a love for writing since she was a little girl and considers this her most greatest dream realized.