This book started out as a way to capture some of the stories we had experienced on Enright Avenue. It quickly turned into a therapy session. As a white guy moving into a black neighborhood, I knew better than to claim to be a "savior for North St. Louis." But there was still part of me that hoped to make a difference. I wanted to see my neighborhood changed, but what actually happened is that I was changed. This is a story of my journey. I have had a mindset reversal on racism and the complexities of American poverty. I have changed my opinion on how I can make a difference, but after 10 years of experience, I am more hopeful than ever that transformation is on the horizon.