My friends know I love books, but it's actually rare that I receive a book gift. Most choose to get me book vouchers, so that I can choose to get the books I want. But somehow it's just extra special when people take the time and effort to pick out a book for me, whether it's something that they think I'll like, or a book which they love and want to share with me. I received this book as a gift from a dear fried. It came to me at a time when I was not in the best shape and going through a …