just ordered the book. Your article on the NYT magazine was outstanding and YES you 'have that ear.' I am the founder of a non-profit called Summer Search. Maybe we could have you speak at some point as the way you tell your story would fit for most of our high potential but severely low income kids. How natural it was for you to slip into a limited life as that path and Lonnie was right in front of you. Thank you. I will write a review on The Residue Years once I get my hands on it. Linda