These stories are about searching for the genuine-what really matters-through the eyes of one man, who is a pilot, a husband, and a father. This guy lives out his dreams in ways he thinks will bring meaning to his life. He raises a family and aims for the "good life." He faces career fallout after the 9-11 attacks and copes with life in a combat zone. Like all of us, his experiences are sometimes exciting and elating, and at other times they are downright disillusioning and disappointing. Although this is not a religious book, it is about seeking and finding, losing and recovering. It's about having faith and latching on to a power greater than our own. It is my hope that you will enjoy the read, extract from it what you may need, and find some measure of truth about what is truly real and lasting in life.