Misfits: A Time and Place of Their Own reveals the misfortunes of youth as outliers disengaged and struggling to find their place within an urban society. They grow into adulthood, escaping from poverty- stricken, violent, ruthless homes in their quest for a better life. A theme might repeat the words of a beaten fighter: "I could'a bin somebody."About the AuthorWith a business degree and master's degree in English and American Literature, Edward Turilli has completed careers in management, college and high school English teaching, and as the Director of University Placement and Career Development. He is a professionally certified resume writer and amateur photographer. Turilli enjoys reading the literature of mainly serious novelists. Edward Turilli lives in Rhode Island with his wife Louise and daughters Christine and Anne.