I really truly didn't wish to read this book at first, wondering if i would find it to be both inspiring and entertaining in one package. I eventually picked it up off my "i'm going to read that later" shelf and just read it, finding it to be thought prevoking and beautiful. What surprised me greatly though...was it was also very amusing at times...it made me laugh. That was unexpected to say the least and it made the book more enjoyable and interesting to read. This book is beautiful and touching, and sometimes, when it makes you sad, you have to remind yourself that this is about a man's life...and it touches your heart even more. Worth the money...worth the read.