By all the means of measuring a man, David Kjell had more than a few reasons to feel good about himself. He was a college professor with a bright future; a beautiful wife adored him; at thirty, he was in the prime of health. He was intelligent, respected and admired. David Kjell was also living a lie. Like a time-bomb ready to explode, the flawless veneer of his perfect life was destined for destruction, exposing his existence for the desolation it was, casting him into anguish and despair. How does one survive a world falling apart around them? Who is to blame for the hell that descends upon an undeserving individual? Tempered in the Fire is the story of a man's physical, emotional and spiritual journey to discover who he is, to realize his purpose and to find the courage to do what both demand of him.