From a restless, occasionally abusive childhood to an emotionally unfulfilling marriage; from combat in Iraq to bankruptcy and finally, the shattering death of his wife of 26 years, David Allen details the daily struggle to keep his sanity while raising two kids without a job or his faith. In a testament to the human spirit and the capacity to forgive, the author raises two young boys (one with special needs), attempting to reconcile their needs with his own, all while searching for meaning in his wife's death. It's a deeply personal, blunt, and occasionally hilarious look at putting the pieces back together told in the raw language of an Average Joe, an 'everyman'. Will the author find Hope, keep his sanity, and maybe even find love again? In a powerfully written tale, the author demonstrates that Hope, above all else, is the indispensable tool for surviving tragedy and in the end, triumph.