Is Jacob Markoby a fool for riding his horse backward? Many think so, including his own mother-in-law, who is unable to find anything good about him. In spite of criticism, Jacob continues his habit. He believes it helps him turn accidents into adventures, rodent infestations into rich relationships, and perilous misfortunes into peculiar luck. Can Jacob and his homespun wisdom help to transform your disasters into delight and your obstacles into opportunity?.