David Guterson | Sakaweltas.net

He was laying in an old hotel room feeling miserable, realizing that he needed to live out his final days. Givens had met so many nice people who went out of their way to accommodate him and his dog. In addition, Givens realized ... East of the Mountains is a dramatic book which makes you think about how valuable life is. Ben Givens was a man who had given up on life due to his age and terminal illness, but realized through his journey that you can never give up on life. ...