The Origin of Strength: Sometimes The Hero We Seek Is Ourself - Softcover

Johnson, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1962578305 ISBN 13: 9781962578301

Publisher: Pierucci Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

“You won’t be able to put this book down, and you’ll never be the same after reading it. This story is the kind of ‘edge of your seat’ read that will one day become a classic film.” — Matt Weinglass, Award-Winning Director & Producer

Eric Anthony Johnson grew up constantly on the move in New Orleans amid the 1970s-80s crack epidemic, getting “jacked” by the thugs and seeing people murdered right in front of his face.

This environment snatched up and spit out most of the people he knew—but not Eric. With the help of his grandparents—and the power of comic books, basketball, education, and an immense drive—”Big E” went on to become a Presidential Management Fellow and earn two Master's Degrees and his PhD in route to becoming one of America’s most influential voices in the realm of housing and urban development.

Eric’s raw and gripping memoir gives a visceral glimpse into the adolescent life of a young boy who overcame violence and poverty and went on to accomplish great things—detailing a life of courage, discipline, and disruption that inspires readers to travel their own path and fulfill their own maximum potential.

Learn more about Dr. Eric at originofstrength(dot)com

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson is the President and CEO of Aeon-a nonprofit-housing and real estate development organization based in Minnesota. The nationally-renowned authority on community leadership and urban development resides in the Twin Cities and loves the game of basketball.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pierucci Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1962578305
• ISBN 13: 9781962578301
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176