In 1967, Joni Eareckson Tada was paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident. In seconds her life changed from one of vigorous activity and independence to total helplessness and dependence. In this unforgettable autobiography, Joni reveals each step of her struggle to accept and adjust to her handicap and her desperate search for the meaning of life. The hard-earned truths she discovered and the special ways God revealed his love to her provide an exceptionally moving story that few readers will finish with dry eyes.