Men who previously lacked a definite sense of purpose can often look back on a single experience that altered the course of their lives.

For some, it is the love of a woman. For others, it is the death of one.

In the case of Bradley Booth, the combination of both had such a profound effect that it led to his writing this story.

He lost his fiancée to a rare form of leukemia and was advised to seek solace by venting his feelings among others who had suffered a similar tragedy.

Perhaps if he had done so, this book would never have been written.

The culmination of five tormented years—during which he blamed himself for not doing more to save her—unleashed emotions that produced this narrative.

Her death and the dreams she once had for the future defined his purpose in life.

As for taking so long to publish this story, when asked, he simply answers, “I apologize.”