One of the key messages of the book, Smith said, is that 'You never know who's gonna show up' and who God will place in your life. "The right people will show up, but you've got to recognize them. And they're not gonna always come from where you think they're gonna come from. They're not gonna always look how you think they will, but if you recognize them, you'll be amazed by how the world opens up to you," he said. Copies of "Before the World Knew My Name" were available at the event and can also be found through Barnes & Noble.