In "Back to the Summit," Rains takes individuals on a courageous journey toward recovery, both physical and spiritual, as he reflects on the people, events, and American history that shaped his life and gave him the strength to dare to walk again. Every flashback to the past offers insight into the philosophy that once saved his life and now defines his every action: "Get up from every fall, dust yourself off, and keep on forging forward - always forward, no matter how great the obstacle." In trying to walk-and live again-Rains reveals the brave wisdom that you must fail first before you can truly succeed. Those who have suffered physical trauma may find hope in his story; their loved ones may gain insight and understanding-and any individual who has ever faced a mountain of a setback will be inspired to keep on fighting to live again.