John and Anna Olesh, through a simple act of kindness, faced undreamed-of turmoil and hardships. They and their family learned that when God moves, no government, no organized religion, can stand in His way.

    Sharing the stories of his travels and his encounters with people all over the world, Buscaglia reminds us that we are all people who have the potential to share ourselves with ourselves as well as others. A lover of life and people, Buscaglia's insight into our hearts and souls, his reassurance as to our essential good natures, is a much-needed reminder of our connectedness to one and all Table Of Contents: Foreword Introduction Chapter I The Start Chapter II The Stages of Growth Toward Full Humanness The Fully Functioning Infant and Child The Fully Functioning Adolescent The Fully Functioning Mature Person The Fully Functioning Intimate Person The Fully Functioning Old Person Chapter III Some Vital Views on the Fully Functioning Person The Way of Taoism The Way of Confucianism The Way of Buddhism The Way of Hinduism The Way of Islam The Way of Judaism The Way of Christianity Chapter IV Growing as the Fully Functioning Person The Role of Death The Role of Self-Determination The Role of Connectiveness The Role of Purpose The Role of Communication The Role of Doubt and Spirituality The Role of Frustration and Pain The Role of Intimacy and Love Chapter V The Challenge of Your Fully Functioning Personhood Special Features: Personhood

    Like Robinson Crusoe, he had to make his own tools and learn the hard way, by trial and error. Unlike Crusoe, he fought for his survival against a hostile environment; deep snow, bitter cold and wild animals. This is the story of his life-long and victorious battle. "A remarkable life story well told." Library Journal. "One of the most memorable books of modern times." Chicago Sunday Tribune.Crusoe of Lonesome lake was one of the most inspiring books of determination and adventure I have ever read, of how a person if he wants to bad enough can with a few necessary tools make a comfortable home out of a rugged wilderness,find true love and successively raise a family,no matter what may happen.Using hard work, determination, faith in God,spouse,and right principles for yourself. By Lorene MancusoAs a teenager (a few decades ago) this book, like no other, appealed to my sense of adventure and love of the outdoors. The passion and persistence with which Mr. Edwards crafted his dreams were a lingering source of inspiration to me. I have purchased several used copies of this book and given them to each of my three sons as well as relatives and friends - all of whom have loved the book!By Rob McInnes