From Brooklyn to Kingsport is an autobiographical memoir. It is the objective history of my life experiences. I have tried to recall events as accurately as possible. I have written about incidents and events that I can recall well-warts and all.
After failing First Grade, the author graduated high school. Worked and lived on a farm for 5 years. He receives a Bachelors degree with majors in physics, mathematics, and chemistry. He teaches math and science at the high school level. He earns graduate school credits at the U of Scranton, Rutgers U, Cornell u, New York U, and receives a Masters degree from Lehigh University and a Doctoral degree from Columbia University. After completing a year of post-doctoral study at the Institute for Advanced Study of Rational Psychotherapy, he serves as a guidance counselor for 5 years. Appointed to the Graduate Faculty of Columbia University and Frostburg State University, he teaches at the graduate school level for 8 years. Dr.Garrahan then serves as the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and District Superintendent of Schools for 12 years. He is retired and resides in Kingsport, Tn.
