The Home Boy's Odyssey: The Saga of the Journey from Orphan Boy to CriminalistAs a collection of stories, episodes, essays and philosophical analyses, this book represents the author's journey through life from his beginnings as an orphan child to his mature days as a forensic scientist and teacher of hundreds in the legal and investigative fields. He presents some unusual insights into the investigative process. His adventures and misadventures are presented in a humorous and self deprecating style that makes this a very appealing and readable book. |
Contents
OUT IN THE WORLD 19401946 | 23 |
POST WAR YEARS 19461962 | 45 |
OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY OPS 19621975 | 121 |
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The Home Boy's Odyssey: The Saga of the Journey from Orphan Boy to Criminalist Morris Grodsky No preview available - 2004 |
The Home Boy's Odyssey: The Saga of the Journey from Orphan Boy to Criminalist Morris Grodsky No preview available - 2004 |
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