About the Author

Joseph was an exceptional student, earning BBA and MBA degrees with straight "A's." He then embarked on a twenty nine year career in information technology as a programmer, systems architect and software manager. He founded the grassroots group that supported Barack Obama's 2008 campaign in Dallas and was a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. In his spare time, he led disability rights groups, volunteered at his church and pursued his hobbies of building model rockets, robots and dollhouses using his toes. He drove specially equipped vans with his feet and likes to cook French food. He has survived numerous close calls with death due to illnesses and accidents which disabled his ventilator, leaving him unable to breathe. He credits his family, friends and total strangers with helping him hurdle the numerous obstacles he has faced. His mother, in particular, played an enormous role in enabling him to achieve his many accomplishments. After retiring from his IT career, Joseph began has studying writing. His first short story was published in early 2012. His memoir, "Rolling Uphill," is his first book. He is currently writing a thriller about some modern day "Robin Hoods" from the Occupy Wall Street movement who plan to electronically transfer trillions from the rich to the poor. "$HIFT" is scheduled for publication in June, 2013. He lives with his caregiver and her children in Dallas. He enjoys French and Mexican food, jazz and classical music.