Originally, this book started out being written for an historical record for relatives and ancestors. But somewhere along the way, the author realized many of the bad choices he had made throughout his life and began writing some of those down on paper. The list kept getting longer . . . and longer . . . and longer!
He then realized just how far he had journeyed away from Christ in his earlier years and this became more of a confessional, and a way to tell others that-no matter how far one strays from God, the journey back is possible! God will forgive you of everything you have done. No matter how many miles you have ventured away from Him, it only takes ONE step back to His open arms.
There are many things on these pages that the author started not to include as he didn't want to share some of his darkest secrets. But not to include them, would give a false narrative of just how far away from God he had drifted before coming to his senses and finally beginning his "Long Journey Back to Christ." Thus, many of his transgressions are included here, if He put them on his mind to share.