The Brian Banks, J.D., Ph.D. Story
We all have dreams, but some of us never fully realize them. As seen with countless others who have faced extreme hardships, talent and tenacity are equally present in author Brian Banks, J.D., Ph.D.. From dropping out of high school to living with a dysfunctional family, Brian shares his personal stories of sorrow and success. In this memoir, Banks describes how each level of education, from a GED to a law degree, had been a great equalizer in his life. It Had 2 Happen: The Agony of Success reveals how great experiences arise despite the challenges one faces. Every moment had “2” happen for Brian’s dreams to unfold!
Let me begin with saying, WOW!!!!!!
You know I am super proud of you. What a wonderful book. Well told. A great read. And how awesome of you to be so transparent. It is one of the things that you and I always clicked on. You are a living testimony of, don’t judge a book by it’s cover…
Sandra Mays, MichiganBrian I loved this book.
In fact I read it in one day. What I found most interesting is your youth and the dysfunction many of us face as children…. I never imagined the many challenges you faced. Yet still you rose to the top with no complaints.
Karen D. McJimpson, The Globe And MailGet Swag
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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
These powerful words are excerpted from a 1963 letter Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. penned from the confinement of a jail cell in Birmingham, Alabama. 58 years later, his words are as relevant as ever. While we have made significant progress in the crusade for social justice, there are still advances to be made before we reach a place of true racial equity. As a product of both a low-income and a single-parent family, I am personally and keenly aware of the difficult choices that today’s youth face. I am intimately familiar with living in a home environment that was not ideally full of love nor conducive for learning and growth. In 1993, after completing the 11th grade with a 3.97 GPA, I dropped out of school. I was quickly introduced to criminal behavior and found myself well on my way to a life of crime. In five short years, I was arrested, evicted, and lost everything I had including hope and self-esteem. I realized that my poor decisions were altering my life, the reputation of my family and the course toward my career dreams. Before this, I saw a clear path – graduate from college, graduate from law school, [...]