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Based on the above revelation, and assisted by his twenty-something son Josh who adds occasional commentary, inspirational writer Aaron Lumpkin commits many of his life experiences to the page, from late night encounters with vermin during his southwest Georgia childhood, to his decision at age eighteen to commit suicide, to his eventual sobriety and marriage. Along the way he shares his philosophical views on life and death, which, though not ground-breaking, carry extra significance when seen as advice from a possibly dying man: "To leave a memorable legacy, it is important for us to realize the supreme value of our lives right now. This is our time - the only time we will get." Throughout, the author remains focused on his central message: Make hay while the sun is shining. He lists "life's equalizers" (Time, Natural Disasters, Heredity, etc.), reminding us to attend to our happiness and self-improvement now, no matter what our barriers.
From the beginning, the reader knows that the author of previous works—You Only Get One Shot at Life: Aim For Success and You Can be Positive, Confident and Courageous—isn't just writing another self-help book. Openly accepting that this could be his final published work, Lumpkin marshals his creative energies to implore us, in simple prose, to "live with more of a sense of urgency and depth." These plain words convince, coming from the perspective of someone who has no guarantee of another tomorrow. His book is a poignant and profound exaltation of life from a man with an uncertain future—a compelling read for anyone seeking motivation.