A trio of short stories from first time author Tony Belmonte, looking at the experiences that shape who we are and what we will become. In the title story,
The Sweet Taste of Spring
, follow the life of a youth hostel director as he struggles to find love and happiness. In
The Things We Leave Behind
, share the memories of American soldiers in various wars. In the short story
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, see through the words of a Captain's letter advising about making contact with a new planet.