This book held my attention and my heartstrings. From the moment I started reading it I could not put it down. It really makes you appreciate the things that you are blessed with in your own life, including the little things like running water and indoor plumbing. I would recommend this book to be mandatory reading for our young teenagers today, as they get all wrapped up in their own lives and take for granted all the things that are bestowed upon them and forget they are not entitled to all things, some things they need to work for and most of all, appreciate the things they do have. It would be a good down to earth lesson for each & every child. After reading the book, I would pass on to family and friends.