The author, Andre Gilchrist, is a middle aged African American who resides in the state of New Jersey. Through his involvement in the military and Viet Nam Conflict has been exposed to a wide var...view moreThe author, Andre Gilchrist, is a middle aged African American who resides in the state of New Jersey. Through his involvement in the military and Viet Nam Conflict has been exposed to a wide variety of life's experiences and life's diversities.
The author comes from a middle class family which consisted of his mother, father and brother who are all deceased now. Through his life's trials and tribulations the author has had many highs and lows in his life.
Considering the barriers and obstacles in his life the author has had to overcome during his past life experiences, the author has made a miraculous recovery in improving his life and helping his fellow man. The author has garnished a number of awards and degrees which are a testament to his hard work and dedication to improving his life and the lives of all around him.
The author has been and continues to be a leader in his community, deeply involved in community activites, in both social and political commitments. His tenacity and enthusiasm bode well for his success in his present and future life. The author has demonstrated pure determination as well as a desire to learn and create positive changes in his life and his community.
The author credits Professor Tucker and Carroll Wilson, of Raritan Valley Community College English Department, for cultivating and improving his love of the English word into a form of communication that is easily understood by all who reads or hears his thoughts and words.
The author has risen to local and statewide prominence as an advocate and spokesperson for the less fortunate. The author continues to live his life in a way to let all those around him know that "If he can change then they can to."view less