The Testament by John Grisham

I recently read The Testament by John Grisham.  I always enjoy his books but this one was different.

There was the usual law story --

A rich, angry man with three ex-wives and several spoiled, greedy children writes yet another new will that contains a huge surprise for everyone.  After the gentleman's death multiple lawyers are hired to contest the will, question his senility and sue everyone.  Of course, his own attorneys work diligently to protect their client's last wishes.

However, to me, the "rest of the story" was the best part.  

The old man's law office needed to send someone to Brazil to fulfill part of the will.  No one wanted to go.  There was, however, one of their own that was an embarrassment to the firm.  One who was headed for his own legal problems.  He was a drunk who couldn't remain sober for very long after each of his rehab stays.  Yes, he was the one they would send to the jungles of Brazil.

So, this man who couldn't stay on the straight and narrow, not that he really wanted to, flies to Brazil.  He doesn't know exactly where he's going or what he'll find there.  He's used to wealth and extravagance, not the rigors of life in the jungle.  He traveled by private jet and yacht, not puddle-jumpers and fishing boats.  But there he was, with a mission to fulfill.

He faced terrifying, life-threatening situations, visited remote Indian villages and met a missionary.  An amazing woman who dedicated her life to the Indians in the jungle.

The trip changed his life in so many ways.  So many unexpected ways.  

I highly recommend this book.  As I mentioned before, all of Mr. Grisham's books that I've read are great.  This one is just a bit extra special.  I hope you'll read it to see how this one man's life was changed.