This book and I go way back. I remember eagerly taking it off the shelf at the library back in Middle school and finishing it in like 2 days. I wasn't even a Christian back then. I always believed in God but had never believed it in my heart. And yes, there is a huge difference.

Anyway, I don't know what it was about this book that I was so drawn too. And now I read it the other day for the first time in like, gosh, 14 years?? And wow! Being a Christian now, some of the things that were said really spoke to me and encouraged me. The whole idea of being able to 'chat' with God shouldn't come as such a shock though. I have a 24/7 personal communication with my Heavenly Father through prayer.

Overall I highly enjoyed it and recommend it to both believers or non-believers. For younger readers, I will warn you that there are mentions or divorce, drugs, suicide, and adult topics.