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Brian Snow

Brian Snow

About

Dr. Brian G Snow was born in Massachusetts, graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boston College and received a Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Dr. Snow has worked with a wide range of special education students, including gifted students under The National Science Foundation program at Brandeis University. Dr. Snow taught special education at various school districts in California in the counties of Los Angeles, San Diego, Contra Costa and Sacramento for over ten years. During this time he educated autistic, mentally and physically challenged, at-risk, abused, gang, and seriously-emotionally disturbed children.

Dr. Snow has won many awards, including special recognition from Boston’s Department of Health and Hospitals for his dedicated service to the children of Boston. Dr. Snow was also on staff at Massachusetts General Hospital while residing in Chestnut Hill.

Dr. Snow lives in San Diego, California. Please visit: http://drbriangsnow.com for more information.

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Dr. Brian Snow wrote this novel in his late 20's.  It is unedited and uncensored. 

A King Under Siege

A King Under Siege

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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</span><br /><span class="a-text-bold" style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;">B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree!</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

The Journey: Lupe, a petit beautiful Mexican 12-year-old girl, identified only by the alias assigned to her by the FBI, is suddenly missing from the Los Angeles placement center, leaving only her most cherished possession behind, a self-made book of poems, photography and artwork entitled “To Santa Claus and Little Sisters”. Lupe’s confidential file reveals that has she been struggling with suicidal thoughts and attempts for years. Little Lupe also has a contract on her life placed by her own incarcerated parents. Her brother is an active gang member with the notorious Mexican Espinoza cartel from Tijuana that specializes in child trafficking and ransom kidnappings. Refusing to accept the hypothesis that Lupe ran away on her own free will, risks would have to be taken by a young naive Boston-born teacher - including the recruitment of his most dangerous student, Chata. Seventeen-year-old Chata, a bold and controlling overweight active member of the Baby Locas Division of the 18th Street Gang in South LA, struggles between two opposing worlds and purposely brings both together in the back alleys of Los Angeles one moonless night. Both would have to question their belief system many times in order to survive when circumstances were not in their favor. To these young catalysts, Chata and Lupe, I am forever grateful for the spark that you ignited in me, for any real survivor characteristics that I possess are due to you. And lastly, to all the young girls that I have had the honor to work with, who like Anonymous, unfortunately committed suicide - I want you to know that you are dearly loved and missed. You changed my life. Thank you girls. In your honor, I have shared our story in “Santa Claus and Little Sister”.

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Reviews

<p style="text-align:center;">&quot;Wow, this story just grabs you! Heart and mind! It begins so innocent and pastoral and before you know it you're headlong into the frightening and troubled world of young girls on the streets of LA. Such an important work. Everyone must read!&quot;</p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;">&quot;Highly Recommend! This is a wonderfully uplifting book that shows the old addage &quot;you can't judge a book by it's cover&quot; is true. The characters seem 'real' and not flat. Real people living real life. Sometimes a life is not so pretty, but the love and caring always shines through. I'd highly recommend this book to older teens, (who tend to judge others too quickly.), as it may teach them a lesson in humility.&quot;</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;"> -Barnes &amp; Noble Reviews</p> <p style="text-align:center;"> </p>