This book is a hard look into the life of one man's journey as he persevered against unspeakable odds. It reveals the soul touching and unbreakable bond which he shared with his children, father, and four-legged canine friends. The author lays bare his innermost feelings in this compelling account of enduring adversity which encompassed his existence for nearly two decades. This written work also contains riveting adventures which transpired in the Colorado Rockies, the desert mountains of Arizona, and deep in the heart of South America.