Shakespeare in As You Like It, refers to the world as a stage, all men and women, merely players, through the stages of life. In The Sail Maker's Legacy, Lizzie builds a life for herself only to watch her world torn apart by forces beyond her control. Being semibiographical, the stories in each of Paul's books are based on a real central character. They depict a balance of fictional and actual events, life experiences, and challenges that could have created their unique lifescape. Through this, the reader develops a connection to the character, sharing feelings and emotions, establishing an empathy with daily struggles we all face in an ever changing world.