No one can look at another human being and know his or her story. The lines upon the face reveal there is a story, leaving the details a mystery. Every person's story deserves to be told and shared. Whether shared with the world or with only a select few is the decision of the storyteller. Any story which inspires and motivates is worthy of the telling as well as the reading. A story of survival and the triumph of the human spirit render this man's story a true testimony to the power of God and the power of life. Albert Pierce overcame odds greater than himself demonstrating strength in the face of adversity, hope in a time of despair, and an ultimate absolution when all was lost. It is an inspiring story, sure to motivate anyone who reads it.