The book you are holding in your hand is the sequel to the one about my earlier years, and it's filled with more stories of my life's journey. Some of them will make you laugh, others will make you cry, and some will make you realize that it's our attitude and appreciation for life that makes every day worth living, that life is lived and despite everything surrounding us, we choose how to live it; that when we focus on what we want, we don't have to wait for anyone to rescue us; that when things are bad, we still have options; that consequences, when accepted, are empowering. These life...