this author and this book are incredible. i mean i have read alot of good author's in my day, but this was by far one of thee best novels i have ever read in my 66 years. it made me think, think, think, about life, afterlife, children, husband, me, as a wife, God, and our relationship to Him, and wow, did it ever bring me up short in all areas. i want to be the 'well done' good and faithful one, enter in to My Kingdom, so be it. emgh