"It all looks good from the road, Son."

These astute words were just one of the many gifts that author Jody Durand received from his father, Andre. Gifted with a large, comfortable family full of faith, warmth, and good humor and a successful working farm onto which he would safely and inevitably build his own legacy, Durand appeared to be primed for a life of predictability and beauty, laid out for him in the embrace of community. Unpredictably, the sudden death of his father at age twenty sent Durand reeling and started a downward spiral both personally and professionally, going from unsuccessful jobs to owning a telemarketing call center during 911—something that would almost kill him.

In this story of resilience and hope, the author perseveres in finding his own authentic path, by bringing himself back from the brink, accumulating the guidance of several father figures along the way, and remembering what love looks and feels like. He also discovers real joy in his work today as a professional sales person, sales trainer, and agricultural advocate.

If you've ever struggled with finding your place, defining your own measure as a human, and knowing which career path to take in the world, then this inspiring, delightful read is for you.