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Humerous"It will make you cry and make you remember how irresponsible you were in your teenage years. From issues of race, family, and just having a good time creating mischief, it will put a smile on your face and make you feel like you’re a teenager all over again."
Wayne Perryman, Author and President of Humanity Diversity LLC
Motivational“The book is inspirational for readers of all ages and circumstances. These guys show persistence, guts, determination, and the power of the group. I laughed out loud as I was drawn into their hilarious antics.”
Jim Bender, Professional Comedian
Encouraging“The story unfolds in the streets of Seattle and illustrates how humor and resourcefulness enabled these twelve racially diverse guys to overcame adversity and crime and propel themselves to success.”
George Duff, President Emeritus, Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Inspiring"In many respects it’s a modern-day Huckleberry Finn story. It is hilarious in places and a delightfully moving account of friendships and the power to overcome a host of obstacles to become men of accomplishment and distinction.”
Bud Palmberg, Retired Pastor
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$20.24"It’s a miracle I lived through it. Within fifty yards of home, complete strangers tried to kill me. And for no reason. Not unusual in Seattle’s projects where I lived."
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I hope you are inspired to read the entire story of the YTK Guys and our struggle to overcome poverty and reach for our dreams.
I’m Ron Thompson. I grew up in poverty in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace housing project and have become an award winning educator, curriculum writer and a business owner. I choose higher education as my path out of the projects. It took all my creativity and passion to succeed. In spite of the struggle, I managed to pay for my college tuition and books by performing as a professional magician.
Today, I reside in the Seattle area and conduct workshops for science teachers throughout the nation.
My career spanned from that of a high school science teacher to an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University. I have received two of America’s most prestigious awards for exceptional teaching and writing science curricula.
I am also the author of Biology: As Scientific Inquiry and is co-author of Heath Biology Laboratory Investigations, and numerous science texts.
