Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights:#1 When I was 8 years old, my father left home for good. I loved my father, but I was heartbroken when he left. I couldn’t imagine a life without him and didn’t know if I would ever see him again.#2 I had learned to handle my deep hurt by forgetting. I didn’t remember going through stages of anger and resentment, instead I just remembered how much I had loved my father and how sad I was when he left.#3 I had a deep appreciation and respect for my mother, Sonya Carson, who was the first and strongest influence in my life. I understood that she was doing it for me and my brother, and that dedication and sacrifice made a profound impression on me.