The game of bridge, and especially duplicate bridge (in which one plays the same hands as others in a rotational game, thus pitting one's skills against theirs, rather than winning on the sheer luck of the deal), has been a joy throughout my life. The game is credited with helping older people to maintain mental acuity and for some, is the only source of social contact they have. These days, on-line bridge can be a daily enjoyment for shut-ins and the frail elderly.

For Lacey Wilson, the heroine in A Courageous Battle, success at duplicate bridge provided self esteem she desperately needed as a young adult, and the bridge club was where she finally found a friend.

There are bridge clubs everywhere in the world and they can easily be found through the Internet. Canadians and Americans can find their clubs (and where to get lessons and on-line games) at the ACBL website. And if you are ever visiting Barrie, Ontario, come and join us at our local club.

Susan