At 8:47 a.m. Ryan Anderson was born. For many families that would be a blessing, but the lack of a mother's love eventually drives Ryan out into the world in search of something that he will never feel at home. He becomes consumed with a desire to find a way to leave the daily hell he and his sister Terresa face. One day that break finally comes…at least that's what Ryan believes when he meets a man named Junior. Junior has a plan to help Ryan and Terresa escape, but little does Ryan realize the price that will have to be paid. The love of a sister drives Ryan to do things he never could have imagined he would do. It will take a fire and a death to stop the tragedies in his life-but a broken heart he will have to live with forever. A shocking discovery emerges from the fire, but will these newfound letters offer enough healing power to overcome the years of damage and despair? What lessons will be learned? And will the family legacy of cruelty finally be broken and redeemed?

Pastor's Foreword VIICounselor's Foreword IX
Author's Preface X
The Chase 2
Decisions 7
Be Careful What You Say 15
Bicknell 20
Games 25
Acceptance 31
Be Careful What You Wish For 37
The Youth Group 46
Changes 55
Holidays 60
The New Year 67
The Bonfire 73
Left Behind 79
The Funeral 88
The Letter 98
Amazing Grace 103
Author's Wrap-Up 112