I must admit, it took me a few chapters to get into the book. But after I did, I could not put it down. I can only describe the book as simplistic, but I mean that as a compliment in it's highest form. The author tells a beautiful story, rich in detail, but sparce in words. He gives you the dots, and it's your job to connect them. FABULOUS! Oprah has (yet again!) picked a winner.