wow

I just finished reading Jim Beaver's book Life's That Way. His website
First of all, this book will rip your heart in pieces.
It is a book that compiles all of the emails he sent to friends and family when he found out his wife was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer.
I had not heard of him or his wife prior to picking up this book. So, the star factor did not come into play. I just read every single word as if I was part of the group he was emailing. The emails are so raw it is unbelievable.