I agree with you about having to take it a bit at a time. I start reading and it starts being real to me, and will quickly take me away if I'm not careful. The analytical part of me gets so determined to figure this out and pushes too hard. It's very stealth though and I don't realize it sometimes until it's too late.

I've read so many books by many authors. His honesty and realness draws me to his writing and his sharing of his experiences validates what I've been through and what I am reaching for. It gives me hope.