Motivation and perspective. That's what this very readable, accessible narrative contains within its pages - and who doesn't need more of both?

I was expecting this to be more of a directive, instruction-style book but found the story and the manner in which the lessons were related to be interesting and meaningful. A lot of self-help sort of books are dry and feel as if it is just more stuff to work at, but Hachey is encouraging but realistic, letting readers know that they are responsible and in control of how they perceive their lives and their situations, and how they respond to both.

This is great for teens and adults both, and would be a great book discussion title. ( )