Beyond Caring - Johnson, Kenneth

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Résumé :
When young Billy and his mother encounter Mr. Simmons in the waiting room of a veterinary clinic, they uncover a disheartening misunderstanding. Mr. Simmons, an elderly man unable to read, believed he was awaiting an appointment with a doctor for humans, not a pet doctor. The medical symbol on the building had misled him.Moved by Mr. Simmons' plight, Billy is determined to help in a way that goes beyond merely directing him to the correct physician. With his mother - a compassionate school teacher - by his side, Billy sets into motion an extraordinary chain of events. The pair not only help Mr. Simmons learn to read but, buoyed by their success, go on to establish an adult education center.Beyond Caring is a heartwarming tale of empathy, community, and the transformative power of education. In its conclusion, the story casts Billy and his mother as modern-day Good Samaritans, figures who extend help beyond the immediate need, giving others the tools they need to thrive.

Biographie:
Kenneth Johnson holds a degree in Religious Studies from California State University Fullerton. His emphasis was in the study of mythology and this interest is reflected in his writing and his astrological practice. Kenneth discovered astrology while traveling in Europe during the summer of 1973. He studied in Amsterdam and London before returning to the United States and developing a practice which focuses on archetypal themes and personal mythologies. In addition to his astrological interests, Kenneth is also a musical theater librettist and a member of the Dramatists Guild.

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Kenneth was born and reared in Brookhaven, Mississippi. He is the son of educators. Kenneth is a graduate of Brookheaven High School and furthered his education by acquiring degrees from Copiah-Lincoln Community College, The university of Mississippi and received his master's degree from Mississippi State University in 1982. He was inducted into the Phi Delta Kappa Honorary education organisation while in graduate school. Kenneth served for at least 20 years in various states mental health agencies during his tenure of employment. Kenneth has been happily married to his wife Georgia for 33 years and have four children. Kenneth and Georgia ventured out on faith in 2010 and started an after-school centre which evolved into a full-service childcare centre that is presently in operation in Pearl, Mississippi close to Brandon, Mississippi, where they now reside. Kenneth like his father have always had an interest in business, he is a licensed realtor since 1999. Kenneth has been a dedicated member of the A.M.E church since childhood....