'Persistent vegetative state' - that was the term doctors used to describe the condition of Leone Nunleyś handsome young son, David, following a horrific motorcycle crash. But when doctors were prepared to give up hope for his recovery, Leone determined to fight for Davidś future. In this powerfully inspiring story, Leone shares her many trials - legal, financial, emotional, and spiritual - and the amazing ways that faith helped her, and David, overcome. She also offers a unique and personal perspective on many of the questions raised by highly publicized cases such as that of Terri Schiavo: How much potential has God given the human brain to adapt in the wake of trauma? What is the dividing line between hope and hopelessness? When is life worth fighting for? How much time, effort, and money is enough to invest in attempts at rehabilitation - and how much is too much? Remarkably, David can now speak, walk with the aid of a walker, and with the help of a caregiver, live in his own home. After witnessing this amazing--if less-than-perfect--outcome, Leone is uniquely qualified to help readers understand why even "imperfect" life has value and why faith and persistence can be more powerful than a doctor's diagnosis.