I had no idea the depth of destruction this disease could bring to the person afflicted as well as the friends and family around him until I read this book. Kirk shows incredible courage in sharing his pain in order to help bring this disease and his hope for a cure to light. This is an amazing tale of determination and strength with the unexpected outcome of helping not just himself, but hopefully others. Everyone should read this book, regardless of whether you or anyone you know suffers from this disease. We as a society need to understand it better and support any efforts toward finding a cure, and reading this book is a great start.