The Grieving Patriot is an urban educator in the New Jersey public schools system. He has nearly twenty years of experience in the industry and has worked in some of the most viole...view moreThe Grieving Patriot is an urban educator in the New Jersey public schools system. He has nearly twenty years of experience in the industry and has worked in some of the most violent schools in the state. Throughout his career, he has attained success in the face of daunting challenges and has been able to rise through the ranks from teacher to administrator. Despite his apparent success, the Grieving Patriot is deeply troubled by the societal trends and current events of recent history, especially as relate to the physical, mental, and spiritual poisoning of his students. Like many of his countrymen, he senses that there is something profoundly wrong with his nation. This book represents one man’s struggle to make sense of the American demise from both the inner city and global perspectives.view less