This is the third in a trilogy of inspiring, heartwarming books that tell the story of a Lafayette, Louisiana, couple and their child, Eli, who was born with a birth defect called
spina bifida
. Published when Eli was 9 years old, this volume follows the boy’s life from infancy to that of a healthy, happy second-grader. At the same time, on a parallel track, the book chronicles Eli’s dad’s growth in and understanding of his Catholic faith.