Pedro Tweed's anthology of original parables and metaphors reflect the author's cultural values that he brings to the US from his native Dominican Republic, as well as American. "Pedro's mission is to educate children about the danger of drugs and to live a more positive life," the jacket states.

The author has coached and taught martial arts for the past 30 years and has been featured in several magazines and on television, and has received awards for community service. This book sums up the moral lessons which he has taught to youth during the course of his career. ( )