Pen Pals is an inspirational book that deals with the triumph of love over all. Marie Masterson, the heroine, believes as what the pastor said in his Easter sermon, that love is her destiny. When she meets her German pen pal, G nter Hoffmann, she is sure of it. While in Munich, Marie discovers a small church. With the '72 Olympics, Olympic Park was built around the small church, and the world came and saw.
Love Never Fails.
And she believes it. Marie competes for her last chance at an Olympic berth. She wins the number one slot, but through an agonizing process chooses to forfeit. Instead she thinks she will marry G nter and live in Germany . She is crushed.