Little Acorn was afraid. âJust be the tree God made you to be,â said Mother Oak. It was hard for Little Acorn to believe he would ever be a big, strong oak tree. But as time passed he did grow into a big oak. Then one day he found that his strong branches were just right for a very special purpose. God has a special purpose for you, too. This heart-tugging tale urges you to pursue it. The Oak Inside the Acorn is the parable form of Cure for the Common Life. Both books convey one message: God made one version of you, so be the best you that you can be. Max Lucado is the author of multiple best-selling books for adults, teens, and children. He is considered one of America's leading inspirational authors. Max has authored several award-winning children's books, including Just in Case You Ever Wonder, The Crippled Lamb, and Alabaster's Song. He is also the creator and author of the bestseller Hermie: A Common Caterpillar, the cornerstone for the popular Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends(t) brand, which features multiple products for children, including books, videos, DVDs, and toys. Max serves as a minister for the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and claims his greatest accomplishments are finding a one-in-a-million wife in Denalyn and having three incredible daughters: Jenna, Andrea, and Sara.