No Excuses: The Story of How One Man Succeeded Despite the Obstacles He Faced.

Hairston grew up in poverty and in times of racial segregation; he lived through times of hardship in the Great Depression and experienced homelessness in 1947 yet he persevered on his journey to create a better life for himself and for his family. Three successful careers later, Hairston now lives in the "upstairs house" of his childhood dreams. 176 pp.