The book was written by Gary Ray, a former pastor who suffered incredible loss over a several-year period. In a surreal course of events, Gary lost both parents, his health (a near "catastrophic" staph infection in the spine and ribcage required a 32-day hospitalization), his job, his reputation, and served an unjust prison sentence. His inspirational, bloom where you're planted story will resonate with all who suffer unexpected setbacks and adversity. Ray has generalized his experience while telling his story so that the things he learned and relearned during his journey from the pit to peace can easily be understood and embraced by the many looking for hope and help in life.