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2nd edition of The Punk & the Professor Now Out!

THE PUNK AND THE PROFESSOR: "Great, gritty coming of age story that shows how the human spirit and determination can overcome life's obstacles." - Dr. Ray McCarthy, veteran educator


The Punk and the Professor

The narrative follows Jack Tortis through his education and family struggles. In a battle for survival, Jack must make a decision— fight his way through school, go off into the world of service labor, or fall into a street life of crime and drugs the way so many others around him have? 

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Book the author as a keynote speaker or to facilitate a discussion on teaching and education. Dr. Lawrence can share his 20 years of experience working in education and discuss the real life experiences as a student that led to this novel.

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