Pao Lor's book follows his transformation from an insecure but determined high school student to a husband, father, teacher, administrator and author.  The story is marked by triumph, trauma and joy.  It always has a hope and optimism approach. As he navigates school first loves family relationships and a career.  Lor says he needed to contend with language barriers, discrimination and his own inner demons. Threads of his identity Hmong, American and Wisconsinite come into conflict. His book is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and Wisconsin bookstores.