I was born in Fresno California and spent my childhood in the near-by town of Easton Ca. As one of 5 children of a working class family, I Learned what it was like to be on the bottom of the econom...view moreI was born in Fresno California and spent my childhood in the near-by town of Easton Ca. As one of 5 children of a working class family, I Learned what it was like to be on the bottom of the economic scale. I dreamed when I grew up, I would rise above living in poverty. This desire became my motivation. This determination was about becoming a whole person instead of a liability to society and my community. When you finish reading my book STRIVE TO ARRIVE you will feel good about yourself, and what you can accomplish in your life.view less