I've known Larry personally for approximately 15 years, especially since he began participating with a men's group in Harrisonburg. I did not know very much about Larry's back-story, about all the ways, from an early age, he kept growing professionally and as a church leader until he became the President and CEO of Mennonite Mutual Aid, now Everence. This memoir provides a clear picture of an ever-evolving life. I enjoyed one constant component of Larry's life -- his love affair with John Deere tractors and his appreciation for the farmers who guided them through their fields throughout his lifetime.

Having known Larry since high school this book was a particularly fun read. And I learned things about his career that I did not know. Anyone who grew up on a farm or in a small rural community will especially enjoy reading Larry's stories.