The Ghetto Effect and the Urban Traumatic Stress Syndrome (UTSS)

About the Book

The Ghetto Effect is a psychological synopsis of how the ghettos in America have had such a profound effect on the nation. The effect is broken down into different categories in each of the short chapters, such as the “Logic behind the Name,” “Segregation as it Exists Today,” “Judicial System,” and “Urban Sprawl,” just to name a few. These are all highly emotionally charged subjects that I feel need addressing in order for our society to grow. Because for way to long has our society been stagnated in fear by speaking the truth without hurting the feelings of others. Everyone looks at the quick-fix answers and look to our experts for solutions. In chapter twelve, I discuss the solution to the question. It may not be the correct answer, but it’s better than what’s available now. The other half of the equation is the urban traumatic stress syndrome (UTSS). This is a lot like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but with longer-term effects.

About the Author

My five book previously published are: Ten Bears to Destiny, Death to Freedom Part I and II, P-IRATE Kids and Pirate Cadet Kids. Ten Bears to Destiny had a hint of truth to it. My great-great-grandmother on a wagon train from the Shenandoah Valley made two quilts. One is in a museum in Indiana, and my oldest sister, Marguerite, has the other. My family first came to James Town and then established Shenandoah Valley, where the Civil War started on our family farm. They then went to establish Corydon, Indiana, the old state capital. My father was in WWII 101st Airborne, his brother flew sixty-three missions as a tail gunner, another lead the army band, and another stayed home and took care of the farm. I grew up in South Shore on Chicago South Side. Joined the submarine service at eighteen and retired early at thirty-five. Both of my sisters’ husbands are also retired Navy and from Chicago South and West Sides. I’m currently an engineer at my local hospital in Porterville, California. My wife, Josie, and I have three children and eleven grandchildren.