THE AUTHOR

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I'm a native of New York City, born and raised in Morningside Heights, Spanish Harlem.  I'm a first-generation Puerto Rican/American with a love for both cultures.  I attended the City College of New York, where I obtained a Master of Arts in Secondary Education, History.  During my early twenties and thirties, I worked as a Bouncer in the most famous NYC clubs.  I effectively assimilated and absorbed into a subculture that came alive, while most slept.  It was a dark, treacherous, violent and licentious journey that added to my resolve.  I attended college during the day and transformed into a sentinel at night.  After my graduation, I taught at a Catholic School with gratifying results.  I transitioned to a Foster Care, and Adoption Social Worker where my heart felt the heaviest.  I developed a new appreciation for my mother as I saw the despondency in their eyes.  It was a rewarding, spiritual and emotional journey with a perspective on family life that added to my resolve.  I worked in my community with a subjective approach which resulted as a panacea to those I helped.  I am proud to introduce my novel as a journey we all take with paths leading to redemption, hope and love.

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Also available, "The Bouncer and A Second Chance For Jesus."