"You've got to have faith, not fear." This reality television editor was not supplied with a production team to allow him to escape. Instead, the authors experienced Thanksgiving with a can of beans on a picnic table in Islamorada with just enough gas money to get back to the hideaway at the Smugglers Cove to sleep for the night. This real-life book chronicles the struggle of a dedicated couple who tumbled through the safety-net of America. The shiny new Mercedes Benz their only protection from the elements (and the alligators!) The authors are tried by the ultimate "reality" experience as they attempt to recover from health issues, no work, no cash flow through the holidays while stranded in the Florida Keys. This can happen to anyone in America, and there are no easy solutions. Discover how Richard and Eva mastered attitude and flexibility to survive and shape the most trying of situations into something positive.