FR. AL NIMETH, WAS MY UNCLE, HE GAVE ME THIS BOOK WHEN MY FATHER, (HIS LITTLE BROTHER) PASSED AWAY.
IT HELPED ME THROUGH THE MOST TERRIBLE TIME IN MY LIFE.
HE KNEW JUST WHAT TO SAY.
UNFORTUNATLY, HE PASSED NOT LONG AFTER.
HE'S GREATLY MISSED AND LOVED. GOD BLESS TO ALL.
THERESA NIMETH.

I first read this book as a seventh grader. It was a time when friends were prime in my life. Their acceptance or rejection determined the rest of my day's mood. When everything I said and did and wore and ate had something to do with a friend. It was a time when I pledged loyalty to friends and gave my word with more severity and solemnity than I have ever summoned in my life. (or will ever summon in my life) This book helped me express what I was feeling towards these important people in my life. The gratitude and acceptance it encourages was so appropriate then as now. I came across a copy from the library and re-acquainted myself with the verses of the book. I find out that the verses are so alive that although I understand and see them differently now, I think it's wonderful that this book is universal enough to grow with anyone who reads it.

FR. AL WAS MY UNCLE, AND IF IT WASN'T FOR HIM AND HIS BOOKS, I DON'T KNOW HOW I WOULD OF MADE IF THROUGH LIFE!
HIS WORDS ARE SO INSPERANTIONAL, AND SO HEART WARMING.
THANK YOU UNCLE AL.
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU.
THERESA NIMETH.

Although this book is classified as a young reader, it has meaning well beyond. Like many inspirational books, its simple thoughts are often more profound with age. It has been a source of joy and of comfort. Its message is timeless. A must read - must have - for both those who question, and for those who value, friendship.