These Eyes know of Heroes and Horrors

 

This book tells of the amazing and fun-filled experiences I had growing up in a large family and the terrible abuse I suffered as a child and young adult.  It also talks about the wonderful experiences I enjoyed in elementary, high school and college.  Also, of the fantastic friendships I had throughout these years and how they helped me overcome the abusive treatment I received. It also tells of my transition after graduating from college and venturing from the east coast to California to attend graduate school and the amazing people I meet who helped me survive this experience. However, the most important aspect of this book tells of the many amazing, tragic, gruesome and incredible stories I covered as a television station news photographer. These stories included some of the worst heinous crimes, natural disasters and accidents imaginable.  But, it also talks about the amazing legendary celebrities, entertainers, actors, political leaders, educators, authors, sports figures and musicians I did stories on and how I was befriended by each of them, from Michael Jordan to Lena Horne.  Finally, it tells of how my life was profoundly affected by an experience I encountered in a special education classroom filled with children which forever changed my life and made helping them my number one priority.