The Things That Matter Most by Bob Welch

Bob Welch is a Eugene, Oregon-based novelist who has written 22 books, including the bestselling Easy Company Soldier, which he co-wrote with Don Malarkey. He's a multi-award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in over a dozen books, including seven in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Welch's work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Reader's Digest, Sports Illustrated, and Runner's World, among other publications.