is the story of a young adult, Bobby, who is continuously dominated by impressions of his earlier life circumstances. His struggle with a work project brings back memories of challenges with his family, school failures, and disappointments in his athletic career. The overwhelming thoughts are hindering him from completing the task at hand. His good friend introduces Bobby to his mentor, Mr. J, a wise, older man who helps Bobby break free from enslaving thoughts. Through his memorable weekend with Mr. J, Bobby has enlightening conversations with him, his wife, and their friends. With generosity and insight, these people share stories of overcoming their challenging circumstances with Bobby. Mr. J helps extract the principles from each tale so that Bobby can carry them with him as he embraces his journey of freedom. By the time he returns to the apartment he shares with his friend, Bobby has begun to see the value in himself, even after failure.