Second Chances

What does the statement "We the People" really mean? How many understand The Declaration of Independence and its basic idea that All Men are Equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Why hasn't America been the land of freedom for all people? What about the stained history of slavery, lack of voting rights, and oppression of women?
America's history is powerful, and we can learn much from it, but what do we do with our future? In the news every day is an endless stream of stories about racial injustice, muffled cries, shouts, screams, unrest, and the division happening in America. There is a way to change it. There is a Second Chance for everyone, even America.
Second Chances will: 1. Tell the true history to see why America is a mess, and offer a solution to get out of it; 2. Give untold stories of our heroes that will demonstrate that all humans are flawed, no one should put themselves higher than anyone else;
3. Ask the question why throughout the book to get you thinking and researching;
4. Get you thinking about the future and that there is hope despite America's stained history.
Warning! This book is not going to share the history you learned in school. It will share truths that I have researched for over 50 years. Some might be hard to swallow, so give yourself time, and I challenge you to review my academic opinion so you can see a perspective that will make you ask the question of why.
Second Chances shatters the lies, opens the truth, and leads the reader to find hope instead of hopelessness for America's future, acceptance of truth, and a pathway forward. It empowers us to ask questions of why to help shape the present and the future.

Jeffrey Ellner, a retired, award-winning financial services professional, who began his career as a social studies and anthropology teacher and department chair. Always curious about politics and history, he earned two advanced degrees from Hofstra University. Given the social and political climate, it is finally time for this book that has been percolating in his brain for over 40 years. Jeff and his wife, Ellen, traveled extensively while enjoying diverse cultures and cuisines. Jeff's hobbies include tennis, bridge, singing, acting, trivia contests, competing in crossword puzzle competitions, and reading. He and his wife reside in Florida and New York and share three daughters and
five grandchildren.