by Ronald R. Hamilton (Author)

Humans basically live in their memories; what they remember and concentrate upon shapes their attitudes and actions. William Z. Smith, nearing the end of a long and meaningful life reflects upon what shaped him, influenced him and allowed him to influence others. Born into a dysfunctional family, unwanted and ignored, he was a "loner' struggling to survive and find meaning. Then, one day, he dropped a can of green beans...and everything for him changed.