Inherited Journey

A Powerful Legacy of Courage, Love And Selfless Giving 2007 President's Book Awards Winner Best Florida Young Adult Fiction Gus is a recovering addict who left behind a life of panhandling and dumpster diving and now helps those struggling with the same addictions that once ruled his own life. Jay is the son of a Depression-era Florida farmer, a former good-times boy who learned the harsh lessons of discipline and responsibility during the Korean War. Inherited Journey is the story of the powerful brotherly bond that develops between these two very different men, and of the lasting lies of friendship that will forever link their two families. It is also a fascinating account of joint ventures in a non-profit and selfless giving as they build a business model dedicated to helping those who cannot help themselves. From the weird and wacky challenges of a nationwide singing tour to a tense confrontation with the IRS, Gus and Jay face what life throws at them with courage, grit and good humor.