The Book of Eli is a story of a young man's journey of what it was like growing up in the inner city with dreams and aspirations of "making t out" while being pulled in opposite directions by his environment. More importantly, The Book of Eli is very relatable to all readers of all ages. Human beings all relatively experience the same type of emotions and events in their lives whether it is dealing with adversity, peer pressure, bullying, or even depression. The Book of Eli not only touches these topics and many more, but it is also a written guide to confirm that life doesn't happen to you but rather happens for you.