Not for literary fans, but highly encouraging if one looks at the messages that it brings out. This fiction tells the story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out of balance life. The lessons he discovers on his path teach us to - develop joyful thoughts, Follow Our Life's Mission and Calling, Cultivate Self-Discipline and Act Courageously, Value Time as Our Most Important Commodity, Nourish Our Relationships, and Live Fully, One Day at a Time.