Lost December by Richard Paul Evans

This is a beautiful told version of the Prodigal Son. I have know the story from the bible for as long as I could remember, but this is a version of the well know tale that will not quickly leave my heart.

Luke Crisp is the only son of a copy company magnet. He was brought up with the knowledge that one day he would take over the company from his father. When the time comes for the mantel to switch to his shoulders, Luke informs his father that he wants to see the world - live life to the fullest. Luke finds out that living life to the fullest is necessarily the way to true happiness.

What follows is the story of Luke's journey to the heights of pleasure and the depths of depression. It can't help but move you. "Often times the greatest peace comes from surrender" will ring truer than you can know.

This is an easy read, but well worth the effort.