The Distance between two heartbeats

Love is among the most frequently discussed experiences in human life, yet it remains one of the most difficult to understand. People write poems about it, compose songs in its name, build families around it, sacrifice opportunities for it and sometimes spend entire lifetimes trying to recover something they once believed would never disappear.

But love is not a single emotion. It takes many forms, changes with circumstances and reveals different meanings at different stages of life. It can be found in the excitement of a first encounter, the patience of a long marriage, the affection between parents and children, the loyalty of friendship and the compassion shown by strangers. It can also survive in memory after a relationship has ended or a loved one has passed away.

The Distance between Two Heartbeats was conceived as an exploration of these many dimensions of human affection. It brings together original stories about people whose lives are shaped by love, longing, misunderstanding, separation, sacrifice, forgiveness and the passage of time.