Born in Richmond, Virginia on July 14, 1945, Jim Christy grew up in South Philadelphia, a tough area featured in his autobiographical novel Streethearts. Christy came to Canada in ...view moreBorn in Richmond, Virginia on July 14, 1945, Jim Christy grew up in South Philadelphia, a tough area featured in his autobiographical novel Streethearts. Christy came to Canada in October of 1968, to evade the Vietnam war draft. He's travelled the world extensively, is a prolific author and artist. Christy is now a Canadian citizen.view less