His types of books don't really appeal to me, but after talking with him I was quite drawn to his story of perseverance and heartache. As a struggling writer myself, it's comforting to hear these types of stories, and to know that you can do it, that success does come to those that don't give up. So with that said, I decided to read one of his novels. Most people would start with his New York Times bestselling novel, A Dog's Purpose, which is one of the highest rated books on Amazon and recently acquired by Dreamworks to be a feature film. No, I started with Emory's Gift. Emory's Gift is Cameron's follow up to his hugely successful, A Dog's Purpose. It's the book he always wanted to write, the story he had to tell, and without the success of A Dog's Purpose, he wouldn't have had this opportunity. The reason for this is it deals with the one subject that scares most mainstream publishers, God. This is the book that I chose to read as his passion for this book is unmatched. Emory's Gift is the story of a thirteen year old boy named Charlie whose mother has passed away, and whose father seems to retreat into his own world of silence and unsure how to deal with his son. Charlie has his own issues while dealing with the trials-and-tribulations of junior high school. As Charlie suffers from the loss of a loved one, while coping with anguish and pain, he discovers that he's not all alone in the world when he is saved from a mountain lion by a grizzly bear. This isn't a normal bear, this is Emory, and Emory has a message for Charlie. One that will change Charlie's life forever and teach him invaluable lessons. Emory's Gift is a heartwarming and charming tale that will tug at your heart page-after-page. I highly recommended this book for all readers. It offers joy and hope and will stay with you long after you read the last page. Pick up a copy and dive into Charlie's life, you won't be disappointed.  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/emorys-gift-w-bruce-cameron/1100059370?ean=9780765327819&itm=1&usri=emory27s%2bgift Or check out the Facebook fan page where you can read what others are saying: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emorys-Gift/119202054824568