Kathleen R WestKathleen R. West, born in Duluth, Minnesota, now resides near Dallas with her family and pets. She is the executive director of a social service agency which works with people in need of temporary financial assistance. She has created an innovative nw program called "P2E--Poverty to Empowerment," which helps move people out of their need and into their rightful places as contributing members of society. This is her first novel and clearly reflects her passion for helping the needy, particularly the homeless. Read More Read Less