Joel (pictured above), bored with retirement and with little savings, starts a new career.
Kathy describes the despair of not being able to have a child and the joy when she and her husband adopt a baby.
Hee Sook and Chon Kyu, Korean immigrants, describe their hard work to succeed and how their children adjust to two cultures.
Viola, a former teacher and recent amputee, tells about her survival despite inadequate health insurance and income.