What would you do if you could revolutionize medicine but in the wrong hands infused in the water system could wipe out humanity!

What would you do if, in the course of your work, you discovered something unlike anything you’d experienced theretofore? You’re dedicated to your research, and you put together something so unexpected that at first you need to take stock, to realize the implications from all angles. Before that moment of discovery, you’d never realized the weight of making decisions that affected others—but now, suddenly you have the weight of the world on your slim, youthful shoulders.

And what if this secret discovery was so powerful that it held the potential both for great good, or for ultimate evil? In the right hands—those of benevolent hearts with philanthropic leanings, Anna’s discovery could do tremendous good—it could revolutionize medicine, and save countless numbers of people.

But in the wrong hands and in the wrong circumstances, it could usher in the end of all life on Earth, for Anna’s discovery could lead to the termination of all beings on our planet, from single-celled organisms to the most complex of beings.

This is precisely the conundrum with which Anna is faced in Anna’s Secret Legacy. The responsibility of harboring her enormous discovery, and wanting to do the right thing is a burden she’d never anticipated. What if this great thing can live up to its true potential, and revolutionize medicine? How many lives could be saved by this new-found information? On the other hand, it would take only one malevolent heart, one evil soul—one evil empire—to take the secret, twist it and destroy all humanity. A single drop of the magic elixir could lead a domino-effect toward universal death for all life forms on Earth.

This is not a decision that should be thrown in the lap of anyone, never mind a young woman with a complicated past. The past may not determine the future, but certainly it can shape our decisions. Anna carried her past with her, as we all do—but in her case, the dysfunction of her family life could fog up her ability to think through the full implications of her gigantic secret.

What do you think? Those of you who’ve read the book—I’d love your feedback, about how you’d handle Anna’s conundrum, were the problem yours. Those of you who’ve not-yet read the book—there’s always time to catch up. Let’s start a discussion group—your thoughts on Anna’s troubling discovery are important to me. Thank you for reading, and for sharing. 