Cindy Dalton is an artist, art teacher, and cancer survivor. During her treatments for breast cancer she found her practice of art to be helpful in her healing. She was also consoled by the hug of a stranger. She realized the importance of both and the idea of "Hug of Compassion" was born. She reached out to artists from across the world to join her to create this special gift. Their hope and prayer is that this book will be that expression of care, comfort, connection and hope to those needing a "HUG."