In this wise and heartfelt collection of essays, Max Davis reveals his own personal demons and his continuing struggle with them so that we may learn from his experiences. His tone is that of a friend, but his insight is that of a spiritual advisor. Max has seen the dark side of life. When he was at his personal worst--unemployed, in enormous debt, divorced and uninvolved with his children, he contemplated suicide. Instead, he systematically rebuilt his life from the bottom up. What he learned along the way is encapsulated in these heartfelt, insightful, and simple essays. Everything from respect for others (the chapter Never Stick Your Tongue Out at Mama) to personal responsibility (Even Toddlers Do It) to facing your fears (Monsters Under the Bed), Max Davis latches onto emotions everyone can relate to and to life issues we all struggle with.