NIL is a neat read. It's a study in human nature; one that offers a refreshing take on old ideas. NIL raises questions and brings up ideas that need to be spoken about but often never are. It's easy for the reader to fall in love with the gentle nature that NIL uses in guiding the reader to discovery. There is nothing better than a book like NIL - one with a mission but it is not forced upon you. As the reader you are presented with the facts and allowed to determine what you think. NIL's knowledge of community, culture, society, history, government and religion is masterful, and the way in which NIL weaves this material into the story lines is genius. The mix of insight NIL provides is complex, important and necessary to creating change. The story that NIL offers includes the human condition: its conflicts, its tragedies and joys, and most importantly the endurance that it requires.