I chose this rating for this book because it is inspirational to all who have ever dealt with troubled youth not just within a home environment, community or an educational setting. His book can help one relate to better understand beyond the troubled behaviors. Through his journey he was able to meet these troubled youth where they were at. Luis did not force change on any individual he mentored, he made them see life where they were, he also gave them the tools to make life choices much easier and less complex. I really liked how he was not trying to make them change forcefully but willingly after each individual had a life changing experience through the healing process. I truly enjoyed the chapter focus because at the end of every chapter he summarizes the importance of every journey in the process. I would truly recommend this book to parents, Teachers, Counselors, Police Officers, Deputies, Probation Officers and Psychologist who deal with troubled youth. Luis brings out life as he knows it and experiences he has dealt with throughout his own journey and sometimes that is the only way to relate to those experiencing the same challenges. As an at risk youth counselor from dealing with this population I believe that we need to keep our youth motivated just like Luis did in "Journey to the Mountain within"; I say to be a success not a statistic we need to not give up because the best outcomes depend on actual involvement, so if we fail to provide the tools these individuals will fail not because of us but because they were not ready to take what they learned forward. Thank you Luis, for giving us some suggestions from your personal experiences. Hope this book can be translated in Spanish.