There is a distinct voice that wants to be heard in A Gift of My Own. Whether this story is familiar or foreign territory it is intriguing and personal to the reader. You will take this journey with Josie. This story is hard to believe, but it is truth. The author becomes a friend, and you will share in her journey. She asks questions of the authenticity of God, heaven, hell, and the meaning of life. Josie finds the answers in the most amazing way. As Josie discovers herself, you too will discover yourself through her journey. There is meaning, passion, and a purpose to her journey. There is an acceptance of her journey. She is a source of inspiration to others. After reading A Gift of My Own, you come away wanting to search for your own journey. The message is very sound. It is a gift that keeps on giving. It is a return trip to the inner self.