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Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. W Clement Stone

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"Instead of thinking about where you are, think about where you want to be. It takes twenty years of hard work to become an overnight success."-- Diana Rankin

"Education is a wonderful thing. If you couldn't sign your name you'd have to pay cash."-- Rita Mae Brown

"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." -- Walter Bagehot

"Genius is the ability to put into effect what is on your mind."-- F. Scott Fitzgerald

"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." -- Doug Larson

, talk to a wise person -- just celebrate the week by learning something new!

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... that today is the beginning of Self-University Week? Education is a lifelong pursuit. Read a book, watch something educational on TV

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Author and Educator Releases New Book
Austin News.Net
Sunday 20th June, 2010


AUSTIN, TX – June 17, 2010 - Author and educational expert Author Professor David Floyd has released his book entitled, Through My Mother’s Tears that is now available for purchase. He opens up his life and shares 20 years of the educational dilemma of an African American boys’ burning desire to overcome insurmountable obstacles of poverty and disparity through blood, sweat, and tears. This is his passion and contribution toward an effort to a better educational system.

Although he is a successful and educated man, he is an example of the modern day abused child. The book explores his disparity and the many people in his life who subjected him to unfair treatment, mockery and abandonment. Low teacher expectations, negative peer pressure, and poor parental involvement contributed to his learning predicament and graduating high school functionally illiterate.

David is a member of “Black Men United for Reading and Writing” an organization that encourages black teenagers to get involved in literature and writing. His book is a model of success and is worth the price of the book. I would encourage “Through My Mother’s Tears” for all educators, parents, and community residents concerned about the future education of African American children.

David Floyd is a full time faculty member at Austin Community College. He teaches courses in accounting designed for freshman and sophomore students and CPA candidates. David received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accountant from Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. He then went on to receive his Master of Science in Accounting in 1996 for Bentley University in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2008, he passed the qualifying examinations for the Doctorate Degree from Argosy University.

More details here: http://www.findthewinnerinyou.com

Listen to Author Professor David Floyd interview LIVE! right now! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/show.aspx?userurl=authorspeak&year=2010&month=05&day=10&ur

How many hours of TV do you watch compared to the hours you spend on educational material?

A child's reading skills are important to their success in school and work.

Why David Can't Read: And What You Can Do about It?

Hi there,

If you’re looking for a good book, you definitely want to check out "Through My Mother's Tears", an autobiography of David Floyd. This book shows the struggles he confronted living in the poverty stricken east end section of Freeport TX and how he overcame obstacles. I realize that most of you are thinking, “The last thing I want to read is a book about a discouraged African American male,” but I assure you that you won’t be disappointed. The literary quality alone is the worth the price of the book ($16.95 at Amazon). You can purchase at http://www.findthewinnerinyou.com/bookorder.html

I'm anxious to hear what you think of this book. Meanwhile, enjoy your day,

Hurtles

As kids we fought against incredible obstacles we did not ask for and did not want, but we survived in our own way. ~David Floyd~