Many people will tell you that the very best things in life are love, friendship, hope, and joy. But sometimes the trials of life-tragic losses, bad decisions-can make those treasures feel distant and out of reach. Sometimes hearing another life story will open our eyes to the joy available to us. "God Allows U-Turns Project" founder Allison Gappa Bottke offers true stories of real people who let joy capture them and lead them on a journey toward fullness.