Cormac McCarthy's The Road is a survival guide for the soul. It does not offer practical tips on how to build a fire, but it shows how to keep the human spirit alive. The father and son's bond is the only warmth in a frozen world. This novel is a classic of the 21st century. Whether you read a paperback or a pdf version, the power of the story is undiminished. It is a book that everyone should read at least once.