This book is a memoir; the author lived the stories about which he writes. He grew up and presently lives in Durham, North Carolina, but also lived for several years in New Haven and Detroit. He ha...view moreThis book is a memoir; the author lived the stories about which he writes. He grew up and presently lives in Durham, North Carolina, but also lived for several years in New Haven and Detroit. He has had careers as a Certified Public Accountant, lawyer, college professor and as an executive in nonprofit social engineering organizations. He has given much time as a volunteer to universities, the CPA profession and organizations devoted to minority economic and community development. He has been very happily married to his wife, Wanda, for 52 years. They have three children, seven grand children and seventeen great grand children. Although approaching his 80th year, he has yet to decide the best time to retire completely.view less