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Carl Smith shares his remarkable and deeply personal story in this important book which is captivating, realistic and moving. This is an autobiography which absorbs and entertains, while it is profoundly inspirational. It will strike a deep chord with those in dire straits, and who are thinking of giving up. Carl Smith's story provides stirring, powerful messages about Heart and Faith.

        Saul Levine, M.D.
        Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center.
Professor and Director, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry UCSD

I love Carl's story. Here is a personal example of a universal truth. We are never written off by God, we are never too far away for Him to rescue, and Jesus is relentless in His pursuit of us. The great news here is this could be your story.

Rev. Sue Hegle, Ph.D
Director of Chi Alpha, San Diego State University

The Ultimate Pursuit is a story of Jesus' incomparable love and a demonstration of the intimate relationship with God that is available to us. It is a message of indescribable hope and an account of the Lord's never-ending mercy even in the worst of times. This book is an encouragement no matter where we are in life.

Don & Sondra Tipton
Founders & Executive Directors of
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