ELAINE'S RIDE tells the story of one woman's journey through life. It encompasses all kinds of experiences and relationships beginning in childhood and ending in adulthood. It is a healthy diet for the spiritual and the sexual among us. It chronicles the ups and downs of a gay woman growing up in the 1970's. It is bold in its descriptions of bisexual encounters, poignant in its study of grief and loss, and educational in its profession of faith. It is uplifting and must reading for anyone who has ever questioned his or her purpose in life. It teaches us that, despite the negativity which may frequently and inevitable surround us, there is always hope; there is always love; and there is always the positive choice to accept the unwavering belief that everything happens for a reason.