This is a coming-of-age tale covering the first 18 years of a boy who has experienced joys and sorrows on his road to becoming a man. His journey is aided by the sympathetic support of the adults in his life. Disclaimer: Please do not assume from the title that this is a story about a sexual relationship between a man and a boy. It is a tale of caring and nurturing. Yes, there are some love scenes between males of similar ages. But if you are interested in cross-generational trysts, please look elsewhere.