About the AuthorAfter teaching thirty years in Junior High Metal Shops, all of them in Title One schools, I retired. An itch Ive had to express my thoughts and perceived truths about the education of minority students has fortunately been scratched with this novel. For three years I practiced engineering in aircraft design and manufacturing which ended much to my dismay when the last aircraft I worked to develop, B 70 ship #3, was never made. The regret of the waste of a whole year was amplified by the old engineers [in their 40s] telling me if they could do it over it wouldnt be doing this. When I applied for the Peace Corps I got in. There I was able to discover teaching which I took to with relish and love. For understanding the middle class students the Jamaican teachers were excellent role models for me to emulate. In my last year of teaching when my retina was damaged I accepted my fate and retired in June. To my eternal gratefulness a friend took me to the August Open House of Olli at California State University at Fullerton. The result is this novel. what are examples of forms Felix Wises Up (Mr. D, Truant Officer) (Volume 1)