Douglas Macdonald, with the help of great modern philosophers such as Forrest Gump and Jummy Buffet, takes us for a ride on life"s delightful and terrifying rollercoaster. Facing his mother"s mental illness, bebuilding a relationship with his father, overcoming the many obstacles of parenthood, and battling multiple sclerosis are all recounted with the love, faith, arrogance, and humility needed to live life to its fullest. As Macdonald relates the triumphs and tragedies fo his family with his own brand of Southern charm and wit, we begin to feel a little better about our own misfortunes, and much more grateful for the fifts we have received.