I purchased this book when it first came out years ago. I purchased 3 of them, one at a time. Each time I loaned this book to someone who needed to hear the message it contains, I did not get it back (with my blessings) because that person knew of someone else. Now I have purchased 5 through Amazon.Crazy? Maybe I am. But this book brings to life that, no matter where you start out - God is always there for you. By turning to Him, you can turn your life around no matter what your circumstances are. Yes, the story may be far fetched and difficult to understand - but it does bring home the lesson of God's unending grace and Mercy. I have already given this book to a woman who is struggling with recovery from addiction, and she told me it gave her more strength to move forward. I cannot think of a better review for any book written by man.