This book describes a slave's journey from the deepest state of poverty to the fulfillment of a prophecy, a destiny that he himself foresees when he states in his thoughts: "I feel peaceful when I look at the sky, as if I am being embraced in the tranquility of the universe."
How does he respond to the temptations set in his path and all the challenges? With humility and faith in the many strangers he encounters who guide him to his unpredictable end.