In his fifties, Michael Gate Gill had it all; a big house in the suburbs, a wife and loving children, a six-figure salary, and an Ivy League education. But in a few short years, he lost his job, got divorced, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. With no money or health insurance, he was forced to get a job at Starbucks. Having gone from power lunches to scrubbing toilets, from being served to serving. Michael was a true fish out of water. But fate brings an enexpexted teacher into his lifem oine who opens his eyes to what living well really looks like. The two seem to have nothing in common: She is a young African American, the daughter of a drug addict; he used to be the boss but reports to her now. For the first time in his life he experiences being a member of a minority trying hard to survive a challenging new job. He learns the value of hard work and humility, as well as what it truly means to respect another person. Behind the scenes at one of America's most intriguing businesses, an inspiring friendship is bonr, a family begins to heal, and thanks to his unlikely mentor. Michael Gates Gill experiences a sense of self-worth and happiness he has ever known.