The story includes a multi-millionaire oil man, a Brooklyn Street kid, a couple od love stories, and, ultimately, a transformation from the spindly John Little to an imposing specimen. His ultimate victory had world-wide repercussions, since his recordings were sold for a paltry $10, so that hundreds of thousands of people could listen and gain solace from their worries and care. Spoiler alert: The book has a happy ending, albeit, a surprising one.