The Origin of Strength: Sometimes the Hero We Seek is Ourself
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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 becom...
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 becom...






















