It was amazing! I couldn't put it down and ended up reading it in two days. (although if you know me I guess you would know that's not altogether unheard of :)) It's the story of a Muslim man who ends up converting to Christianity, and eventually to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Warning: it is a little graphic at parts, put his story and ultimate change is very inspiring.
The thing I liked about this book the most is the focus on finding the Lord's hand in our lives. This man had absolutely horrible things done to him. Like Joseph in the Old Testament, he was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. He spent fifteen years in an Egyptian prison in the very worst of conditions. Through it all he never forsook his testimony of Christ. Even though he was not delivered from his terrible circumstances right away, he took notice of the ways that God was supporting and sustaining him.
Sometimes, God allows us to pass through trials for our own good. Like Elder Bednar said in conference a couple weeks ago, our trials and loads give us the "spiritual traction" that we need to make it back to Him. This man's trials led him to Christianity, and to his ultimate conversion to the church. This book inspired me to look for the little ways that I can see the Lord's hand in my life daily. I would highly recommend it!
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