This book was an unexpected treasure. Though I initially had disdain for Christopher, I began to understand him when I realized he was really just trying to sort out the same issues we all need answers to. Questions like, "Why am I here?", "What is my purpose?", "What has lasting value and meaning in life?"

This book haunted me long after I put it down. Though Chris acted out his issues externally, by taking risks, refuting materialism, rejecting society to a degree, I feel that he was brave and purehearted, and in his final days came closer to the truth that we are all looking for.

I can tell the author also felt this connection, and because of this, the book almost has an auto-biographical feel. I great read!!