As a parent, it is difficult to think of another book that is this moving - simultaneously heart-wrenching and heartwarming. I’ll be honest, I don’t know why God allows so much suffering in a sweet little baby. Yet this story affirms the joy possible in every life, even really difficult ones. I LOVE that the book starts with Austin’s words. The rest is from his dad’s perspective, describing what he has learned from being Austin’s father. I admire Scott LeRette’s courage in being so staggeringly honest. He discusses his family’s challenges as well as his journey away from selfishness and toward sobriety and faith. Reading this book will, I believe and hope, make me a better parent and a better person.

Thank you to NetGalley and Nelson Books for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions. This review is posted on Goodreads (see link), and will be posted on Amazon and Instagram within a week of the book’s publication.

Content notes: child endangerment, injuries to a child, suicidal thoughts, admittance to a psych ward

I love to read books like this. Unfortunately,, too many make promises they don't deliver on. This is one book that does, so much so that I will probably read it several times,. This one restores some of my faith in humanity. Austin and his family and winners to be sure. Do they have a fan club I can join?