I have had this book on my to read list since before the movie came out and would not let myself watch the movie until i read the book. Right now, i don't know why i made myself wait so long! 
 I loved this book. Pat's story is simultaneously heartbreaking and inspiring. It had a certain amount of predictability, but it didn't detract from the story at all. I cannot wait to watch the movie, because the entire time I was reading the book I was picturing how it could play out, from Cliff's office to the beach with Emily, to the joy Pat felt watching the Eagle's play with his brother. I'm having a serious "what took me so long to read this" moment right now!