Book 3 of 3. Asa's Story. After his father's death, Asa, a young man longing to not be like his father develops a passion for anger due to the misguided loyalties of his mother. Asa wanted nothing more than to escape his mother's hell. He creates a vow as a teenager that would impact how he saw his life, his family, and his friends. This personal oath would affect his emotions, causing him to make decisions that would change his entire world and lead him into internal turmoil. His personal resolve would bring him struggles and challenges from boyhood to manhood, keeping him from the one thing he wants most.