School of Hard Luck

I still look over my shoulder, wherever I am, I relive the violent bullying I encountered as a kid. I am now in my 7th decade, a cancer survivor, an advocate and mentor for homeless teens, a husband/father/grandfather and dog rescuer. This is the prequel to my next book that will come out in May. This is a story told, from the perspective of a boy, who faced incredible odds and got lost so many times along the way. I got in with the wrong group of people. I dropped out of school. I only cared about making money and wanted all the nice things, I never could afford. I wanted to be accepted for me, but I had no idea who I was or how to find that acceptance. This is a story about growing up in Montreal, facing bullying and racism, being poor, being a punching bag and finally fighting back, peacefully, thoughtfully, not just for myself but for anyone who has ever felt less than. The more we all share our stories of our upbringings and the remnants of which we carry the rest of our lives, the more awareness we bring to the causes, the pain and the need for change.