Written with beautiful simplicity, this story chronicles Richard Bach's exhilarating spiritual journey as he travels through storms, over mountains, and across vast distances to attend the birthday party of Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl. Though more than a thousand miles separated them, Rae was sure that Richard would appear.

A touching, illuminating story of the powerful and enduring gift that would keep Richard forever close to Rae's heart, this classic tale is a profound reminder that distance cannot truly separate us from friends -- and those we love are always with us, every moment of this infinite celebration called life.