"This book will captivate you as you read each chapter-could not put it down!"

"Not being a native of Grand Haven, I loved learning about the historical people that were key to making Grand Haven what it is today. What an incredible way to learn about that wonderful history and perspective. I want to take a tour of the landmarks. Not only that perspective, but learning many life lessons from the characters from the past. Helping us understand what is truly important in life such as giving back thru our relationships and community. A great read as well as an emotional awakening. I recommend reading this work from Nelson Miller."

"What does the color of a name mean; Maroon. From the beginning of the book this thought came to my mind often until I found the meaning spelled out in a later chapter. It is an unusual name for a character, let alone a person. Thus the mythology, an allegorical narrative begins. The story starts with Maroon reflecting on his life, and finds himself not happy even though he lives in Grand Haven, the 'Hamptons of the Midwest.' Finding himself unable to make sense of the thoughts going through his head over his unhappiness, his life, his problems, the things that bothered him, he decides to take a walk. Just outside the back door of his home is the cemetery, a quiet place of natural beauty and lots of history with stories to tell. It is here that Maroon has his first 'celestial encounter.' The narration continues as the reader meets many of the past founders and leaders of Grand Haven through the main character Maroon. We are drawn in by the meshing of these encounters with the history of them, their contributions to the city and learning more about how they shaped it's future. At the beginning of each chapter there is a photo of the place whose history will be explored. Maroon is visited by the historical figures who help him understand that "participating in the Divine Liturgy" is a part of "discovering the broadest form of that liturgy" and "the deepest meaning of divinity" so you can 'live your purpose.' This book is filled with so much wisdom, history, things to ponder for living your life, that once you finish it you will want to start reading it over again. Perhaps, you will take a walk through the cemetery yourself and see Grand Haven in a new Light."