I was one of the first readers of this novel as Johnson was developing it, and have used it several times in the creative writing classes I teach. I have been teaching for twenty years. I tell my students before they read it that this will be one of the best stories they have ever read, ever will read. They usually respond with something like, "You're just saying that because it's Mr. Johnson." Then they read the book. And they are changed. For Johnson's novel awakens us to what is family, what is love, what is survival. Johnson's novel awakens us to life, so that we walk away from it more appreciative of what it has to offer, what its possibilities are.

This is a story for every reader -- boy or girl, man or woman.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, April 22, 2005

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A heartwarming tale of love and appreciation for the simple things in life that most of us take for granted. You'll fall in love with the characters in this book. Definitely, a page turner!

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5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful story on the power of redemption, hope, and love, July 4, 2008

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How can I do justice to this book? I was saddened, redeemed, my soul touched. Ray reminded me of Scout from "Killing a Mockingbird" in his maturity and in how he cuts across deeper and deeper layers of human experience and emotion.

Like every single review so far here, I strongly endorse this novel with 5 stars. For me it was especially moving because I have known the author (Craig Johnson) as my teacher in high school, who taught me many things including the power of ideas and thoughts.

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